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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.47, 1,211.20 and 534.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.47, 1,211.20 and 534.78 is: 802.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.47 : 1,211.20 = 534.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.47/1,211.20 = 534.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.47x = 1,211.20 × 534.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.47x = 647,722.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,722.86/807.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.16

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