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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.85, 1,211.69 and 534.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.85, 1,211.69 and 534.11 is: 800.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.85 : 1,211.69 = 534.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.85/1,211.69 = 534.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.85x = 1,211.69 × 534.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.85x = 647,175.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,175.75/808.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.12

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