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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.45, 1,211.78 and 533.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.45, 1,211.78 and 533.44 is: 800.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.45 : 1,211.78 = 533.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.45/1,211.78 = 533.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.45x = 1,211.78 × 533.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.45x = 646,411.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,411.92/807.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.56

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