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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.61, 1,211.31 and 533.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.61, 1,211.31 and 533.86 is: 799.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.61 : 1,211.31 = 533.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.61/1,211.31 = 533.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.61x = 1,211.31 × 533.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.61x = 646,663.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,663.90/808.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.72

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