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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.39, 1,218.51 and 538.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.39, 1,218.51 and 538.67 is: 807.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.39 : 1,218.51 = 538.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.39/1,218.51 = 538.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.39x = 1,218.51 × 538.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.39x = 656,377.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,377.83/812.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.96

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