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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.11, 1,210.56 and 533.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.11, 1,210.56 and 533.36 is: 798.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.11 : 1,210.56 = 533.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.11/1,210.56 = 533.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.11x = 1,210.56 × 533.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.11x = 645,658.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,658.23/808.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.97

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