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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.78, 1,205.92 and 543.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.78, 1,205.92 and 543.76 is: 814.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.78 : 1,205.92 = 543.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.78/1,205.92 = 543.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.78x = 1,205.92 × 543.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.78x = 655,728.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,728.72/804.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.79

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