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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.70, 1,218.51 and 538.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.70, 1,218.51 and 538.65 is: 807.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.70 : 1,218.51 = 538.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.70/1,218.51 = 538.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.70x = 1,218.51 × 538.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.70x = 656,350.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,350.41/812.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.62

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