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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.85, 1,210.19 and 533.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.85, 1,210.19 and 533.11 is: 798.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.85 : 1,210.19 = 533.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.85/1,210.19 = 533.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.85x = 1,210.19 × 533.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.85x = 645,164.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,164.39/807.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.62

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