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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.96, 1,217.04 and 536.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.96, 1,217.04 and 536.94 is: 805.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.96 : 1,217.04 = 536.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.96/1,217.04 = 536.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.96x = 1,217.04 × 536.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.96x = 653,477.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,477.46/810.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.81

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