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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807, 1,209.36 and 533.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807, 1,209.36 and 533.28 is: 799.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807 : 1,209.36 = 533.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807/1,209.36 = 533.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807x = 1,209.36 × 533.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807x = 644,927.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,927.50/807
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.17

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