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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.15, 1,209.51 and 533.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.15, 1,209.51 and 533.01 is: 798.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.15 : 1,209.51 = 533.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.15/1,209.51 = 533.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.15x = 1,209.51 × 533.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.15x = 644,680.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,680.93/807.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.71

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