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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.19, 1,212.57 and 534.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.19, 1,212.57 and 534.60 is: 801.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.19 : 1,212.57 = 534.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.19/1,212.57 = 534.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.19x = 1,212.57 × 534.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.19x = 648,239.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,239.92/809.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.10

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