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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.20, 1,211.04 and 534.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.20, 1,211.04 and 534.24 is: 800.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.20 : 1,211.04 = 534.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.20/1,211.04 = 534.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.20x = 1,211.04 × 534.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.20x = 646,986.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,986.01/808.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.53

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