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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.90, 1,213.09 and 536.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.90, 1,213.09 and 536.44 is: 804.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.90 : 1,213.09 = 536.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.90/1,213.09 = 536.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.90x = 1,213.09 × 536.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.90x = 650,745.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,745.63/808.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.48

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