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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.12, 1,210.14 and 531.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.12, 1,210.14 and 531.45 is: 796.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.12 : 1,210.14 = 531.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.12/1,210.14 = 531.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.12x = 1,210.14 × 531.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.12x = 643,128.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,128.90/807.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.82

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