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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.11, 1,206.11 and 545.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.11, 1,206.11 and 545.72 is: 818.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.11 : 1,206.11 = 545.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.11/1,206.11 = 545.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.11x = 1,206.11 × 545.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.11x = 658,189.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,189.59/804.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.54

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