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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.78, 1,204.08 and 544.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.78, 1,204.08 and 544.44 is: 816.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.78 : 1,204.08 = 544.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.78/1,204.08 = 544.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.78x = 1,204.08 × 544.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.78x = 655,550.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,550.68/802.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.60

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