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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.28, 1,209.69 and 546.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.28, 1,209.69 and 546.54 is: 819.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.28 : 1,209.69 = 546.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.28/1,209.69 = 546.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.28x = 1,209.69 × 546.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.28x = 661,143.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,143.97/806.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.99

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