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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.80, 1,208.16 and 547.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.80, 1,208.16 and 547.52 is: 821.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.80 : 1,208.16 = 547.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.80/1,208.16 = 547.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.80x = 1,208.16 × 547.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.80x = 661,491.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,491.76/804.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.93

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