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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.12, 1,213.56 and 535.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.12, 1,213.56 and 535.36 is: 801.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.12 : 1,213.56 = 535.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.12/1,213.56 = 535.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.12x = 1,213.56 × 535.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.12x = 649,691.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,691.48/810.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.97

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