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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.96, 1,115.94 and 533.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.96, 1,115.94 and 533.48 is: 735.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.96 : 1,115.94 = 533.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.96/1,115.94 = 533.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.96x = 1,115.94 × 533.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.96x = 595,331.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,331.67/809.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.01

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