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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.01, 1,213.50 and 535.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.01, 1,213.50 and 535.02 is: 802.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.01 : 1,213.50 = 535.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.01/1,213.50 = 535.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.01x = 1,213.50 × 535.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.01x = 649,246.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,246.77/809.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.52

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