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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.69, 1,206.95 and 546.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.69, 1,206.95 and 546.35 is: 819.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.69 : 1,206.95 = 546.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.69/1,206.95 = 546.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.69x = 1,206.95 × 546.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.69x = 659,408.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,408.37/804.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.46

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