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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.53, 1,209.15 and 547.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.53, 1,209.15 and 547.92 is: 820.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.53 : 1,209.15 = 547.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.53/1,209.15 = 547.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.53x = 1,209.15 × 547.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.53x = 662,517.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,517.47/807.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.43

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