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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.82, 1,210.15 and 533.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.82, 1,210.15 and 533.07 is: 798.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.82 : 1,210.15 = 533.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.82/1,210.15 = 533.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.82x = 1,210.15 × 533.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.82x = 645,096.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,096.87/807.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.56

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