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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.82, 1,208.32 and 545.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.82, 1,208.32 and 545.82 is: 818.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.82 : 1,208.32 = 545.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.82/1,208.32 = 545.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.82x = 1,208.32 × 545.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.82x = 659,525.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,525.22/805.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.45

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