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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.48, 1,210.66 and 533.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.48, 1,210.66 and 533.74 is: 799.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.48 : 1,210.66 = 533.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.48/1,210.66 = 533.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.48x = 1,210.66 × 533.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.48x = 646,177.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,177.67/808.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.25

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