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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808, 1,212 and 534.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808, 1,212 and 534.02 is: 801.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808 : 1,212 = 534.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808/1,212 = 534.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808x = 1,212 × 534.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808x = 647,232.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,232.24/808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.03

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