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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.72, 1,213.07 and 534.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.72, 1,213.07 and 534.74 is: 802.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.72 : 1,213.07 = 534.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.72/1,213.07 = 534.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.72x = 1,213.07 × 534.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.72x = 648,677.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,677.05/808.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.10

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