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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.98, 1,208.93 and 545.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.98, 1,208.93 and 545.70 is: 817.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.98 : 1,208.93 = 545.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.98/1,208.93 = 545.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.98x = 1,208.93 × 545.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.98x = 659,713.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,713.10/806.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.51

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