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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.37, 1,217.98 and 538.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.37, 1,217.98 and 538.62 is: 806.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.37 : 1,217.98 = 538.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.37/1,217.98 = 538.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.37x = 1,217.98 × 538.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.37x = 656,028.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,028.39/813.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.56

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