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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.11, 1,212.06 and 534.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.11, 1,212.06 and 534.36 is: 800.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.11 : 1,212.06 = 534.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.11/1,212.06 = 534.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.11x = 1,212.06 × 534.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.11x = 647,676.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,676.38/809.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.48

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