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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.75, 1,206.54 and 544.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.75, 1,206.54 and 544.11 is: 815.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.75 : 1,206.54 = 544.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.75/1,206.54 = 544.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.75x = 1,206.54 × 544.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.75x = 656,490.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,490.48/804.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.77

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