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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.38, 1,211.99 and 534.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.38, 1,211.99 and 534.62 is: 800.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.38 : 1,211.99 = 534.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.38/1,211.99 = 534.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.38x = 1,211.99 × 534.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.38x = 647,945.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,945.36/809.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.55

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