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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.14, 1,216.63 and 537.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.14, 1,216.63 and 537.42 is: 806.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.14 : 1,216.63 = 537.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.14/1,216.63 = 537.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.14x = 1,216.63 × 537.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.14x = 653,841.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,841.29/811.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.08

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