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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.33, 1,206.06 and 544.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.33, 1,206.06 and 544.32 is: 816.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.33 : 1,206.06 = 544.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.33/1,206.06 = 544.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.33x = 1,206.06 × 544.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.33x = 656,482.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,482.58/804.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.19

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