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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.98, 1,205.93 and 543.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.98, 1,205.93 and 543.70 is: 814.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.98 : 1,205.93 = 543.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.98/1,205.93 = 543.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.98x = 1,205.93 × 543.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.98x = 655,658.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,658.11/804.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.50

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