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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.72, 1,219.52 and 538.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.72, 1,219.52 and 538.94 is: 808.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.72 : 1,219.52 = 538.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.72/1,219.52 = 538.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.72x = 1,219.52 × 538.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.72x = 657,252.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,252.50/812.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.70

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