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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.68, 1,213.80 and 532.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.68, 1,213.80 and 532.32 is: 797.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.68 : 1,213.80 = 532.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.68/1,213.80 = 532.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.68x = 1,213.80 × 532.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.68x = 646,130.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,130.02/810.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.02

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