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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.67, 1,204.89 and 543.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.67, 1,204.89 and 543.03 is: 814.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.67 : 1,204.89 = 543.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.67/1,204.89 = 543.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.67x = 1,204.89 × 543.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.67x = 654,291.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,291.42/803.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.13

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