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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.55, 1,211.32 and 533.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.55, 1,211.32 and 533.58 is: 800.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.55 : 1,211.32 = 533.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.55/1,211.32 = 533.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.55x = 1,211.32 × 533.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.55x = 646,336.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,336.13/807.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.37

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