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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.87, 1,205.73 and 545.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.87, 1,205.73 and 545.53 is: 818.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.87 : 1,205.73 = 545.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.87/1,205.73 = 545.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.87x = 1,205.73 × 545.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.87x = 657,761.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,761.89/803.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.24

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