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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.30, 1,212.03 and 548.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.30, 1,212.03 and 548.10 is: 822.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.30 : 1,212.03 = 548.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.30/1,212.03 = 548.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.30x = 1,212.03 × 548.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.30x = 664,313.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,313.64/807.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.88

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