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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.47, 1,115.22 and 545.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.47, 1,115.22 and 545.03 is: 752.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.47 : 1,115.22 = 545.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.47/1,115.22 = 545.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.47x = 1,115.22 × 545.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.47x = 607,825.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,825.94/807.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.75

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