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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.54, 1,210.83 and 547.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.54, 1,210.83 and 547.86 is: 821.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.54 : 1,210.83 = 547.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.54/1,210.83 = 547.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.54x = 1,210.83 × 547.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.54x = 663,365.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,365.32/807.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.46

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