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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.56, 1,207.78 and 546.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.56, 1,207.78 and 546.14 is: 817.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.56 : 1,207.78 = 546.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.56/1,207.78 = 546.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.56x = 1,207.78 × 546.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.56x = 659,618.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,618.62/806.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.82

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