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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.52, 1,114.32 and 545.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.52, 1,114.32 and 545.12 is: 752.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.52 : 1,114.32 = 545.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.52/1,114.32 = 545.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.52x = 1,114.32 × 545.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.52x = 607,438.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,438.12/807.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.23

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