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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.57, 1,211.96 and 533.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.57, 1,211.96 and 533.57 is: 800.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.57 : 1,211.96 = 533.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.57/1,211.96 = 533.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.57x = 1,211.96 × 533.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.57x = 646,660.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,660.77/807.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.75

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