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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.04, 1,200.46 and 543

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.04, 1,200.46 and 543 is: 814.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.04 : 1,200.46 = 543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.04/1,200.46 = 543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.04x = 1,200.46 × 543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.04x = 651,849.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,849.78/800.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.77

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