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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.54, 1,112.85 and 545.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.54, 1,112.85 and 545.10 is: 751.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.54 : 1,112.85 = 545.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.54/1,112.85 = 545.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.54x = 1,112.85 × 545.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.54x = 606,614.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,614.54/807.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.19

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