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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.20, 1,211.40 and 533.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.20, 1,211.40 and 533.19 is: 800.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.20 : 1,211.40 = 533.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.20/1,211.40 = 533.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.20x = 1,211.40 × 533.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.20x = 645,906.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,906.37/807.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.19

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