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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.25, 1,204.29 and 542.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.25, 1,204.29 and 542.60 is: 813.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.25 : 1,204.29 = 542.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.25/1,204.29 = 542.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.25x = 1,204.29 × 542.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.25x = 653,448.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,448.73/803.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.51

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