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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.25, 1,207.29 and 544.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.25, 1,207.29 and 544.61 is: 816.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.25 : 1,207.29 = 544.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.25/1,207.29 = 544.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.25x = 1,207.29 × 544.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.25x = 657,493.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,493.45/805.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.51

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