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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.32, 1,217.01 and 538.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.32, 1,217.01 and 538.27 is: 806.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.32 : 1,217.01 = 538.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.32/1,217.01 = 538.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.32x = 1,217.01 × 538.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.32x = 655,079.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,079.97/812.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.43

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