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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.13, 1,205.60 and 543.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.13, 1,205.60 and 543.48 is: 814.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.13 : 1,205.60 = 543.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.13/1,205.60 = 543.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.13x = 1,205.60 × 543.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.13x = 655,219.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,219.49/804.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.82

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