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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.12, 1,207.19 and 545.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.12, 1,207.19 and 545.25 is: 818.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.12 : 1,207.19 = 545.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.12/1,207.19 = 545.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.12x = 1,207.19 × 545.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.12x = 658,220.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,220.35/804.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.56

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