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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.34, 1,206.77 and 544.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.34, 1,206.77 and 544.32 is: 815.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.34 : 1,206.77 = 544.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.34/1,206.77 = 544.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.34x = 1,206.77 × 544.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.34x = 656,866.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,866.32/805.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.64

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