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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.42, 1,207.17 and 544.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.42, 1,207.17 and 544.41 is: 816.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.42 : 1,207.17 = 544.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.42/1,207.17 = 544.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.42x = 1,207.17 × 544.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.42x = 657,195.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,195.42/804.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.98

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