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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.41, 1,211.45 and 547.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.41, 1,211.45 and 547.70 is: 821.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.41 : 1,211.45 = 547.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.41/1,211.45 = 547.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.41x = 1,211.45 × 547.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.41x = 663,502.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,502.37/807.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.77

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