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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.18, 1,216.19 and 537.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.18, 1,216.19 and 537.44 is: 804.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.18 : 1,216.19 = 537.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.18/1,216.19 = 537.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.18x = 1,216.19 × 537.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.18x = 653,620.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,620.39/812.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.78

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