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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.86, 1,212.67 and 534.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.86, 1,212.67 and 534.27 is: 801.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.86 : 1,212.67 = 534.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.86/1,212.67 = 534.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.86x = 1,212.67 × 534.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.86x = 647,893.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,893.20/808.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.00

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