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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.23, 1,218.34 and 538.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.23, 1,218.34 and 538.85 is: 808.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.23 : 1,218.34 = 538.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.23/1,218.34 = 538.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.23x = 1,218.34 × 538.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.23x = 656,506.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,506.23/812.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.28

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