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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.46, 1,215.80 and 538.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.46, 1,215.80 and 538.08 is: 806.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.46 : 1,215.80 = 538.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.46/1,215.80 = 538.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.46x = 1,215.80 × 538.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.46x = 654,197.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,197.66/811.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.20

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