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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.04, 1,207.08 and 545.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.04, 1,207.08 and 545.36 is: 817.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.04 : 1,207.08 = 545.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.04/1,207.08 = 545.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.04x = 1,207.08 × 545.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.04x = 658,293.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,293.15/805.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.71

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