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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.40, 1,213.20 and 534.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.40, 1,213.20 and 534.08 is: 801.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.40 : 1,213.20 = 534.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.40/1,213.20 = 534.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.40x = 1,213.20 × 534.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.40x = 647,945.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,945.86/808.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.52

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