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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.48, 1,116.66 and 533

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.48, 1,116.66 and 533 is: 735.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.48 : 1,116.66 = 533 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.48/1,116.66 = 533/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.48x = 1,116.66 × 533
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.48x = 595,179.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,179.78/809.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.26

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