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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.64, 1,212.96 and 536.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.64, 1,212.96 and 536.47 is: 804.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.64 : 1,212.96 = 536.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.64/1,212.96 = 536.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.64x = 1,212.96 × 536.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.64x = 650,716.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,716.65/808.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.71

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