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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.20, 1,217.40 and 537.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.20, 1,217.40 and 537.20 is: 806.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.20 : 1,217.40 = 537.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.20/1,217.40 = 537.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.20x = 1,217.40 × 537.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.20x = 653,987.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,987.28/811.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.20

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