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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.19, 1,205.69 and 543.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.19, 1,205.69 and 543.54 is: 814.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.19 : 1,205.69 = 543.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.19/1,205.69 = 543.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.19x = 1,205.69 × 543.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.19x = 655,340.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,340.74/804.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.91

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