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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.21, 1,114.29 and 545.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.21, 1,114.29 and 545.58 is: 753.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.21 : 1,114.29 = 545.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.21/1,114.29 = 545.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.21x = 1,114.29 × 545.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.21x = 607,934.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,934.34/807.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.13

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