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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.76, 1,232.16 and 533.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.76, 1,232.16 and 533.20 is: 801.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.76 : 1,232.16 = 533.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.76/1,232.16 = 533.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.76x = 1,232.16 × 533.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.76x = 656,987.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,987.71/819.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.44

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