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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.18, 1,213.76 and 535.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.18, 1,213.76 and 535.20 is: 802.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.18 : 1,213.76 = 535.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.18/1,213.76 = 535.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.18x = 1,213.76 × 535.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.18x = 649,604.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,604.35/809.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.79

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