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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.20, 1,213.96 and 542.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.20, 1,213.96 and 542.32 is: 813.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.20 : 1,213.96 = 542.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.20/1,213.96 = 542.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.20x = 1,213.96 × 542.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.20x = 658,354.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,354.79/809.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.59

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