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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.81, 1,211.72 and 534.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.81, 1,211.72 and 534.44 is: 801.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.81 : 1,211.72 = 534.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.81/1,211.72 = 534.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.81x = 1,211.72 × 534.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.81x = 647,582.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,582.91/807.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.65

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