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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.37, 1,213.48 and 535.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.37, 1,213.48 and 535.62 is: 802.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.37 : 1,213.48 = 535.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.37/1,213.48 = 535.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.37x = 1,213.48 × 535.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.37x = 649,964.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,964.16/810.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.06

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