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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.56, 1,212.36 and 548.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.56, 1,212.36 and 548.70 is: 823.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.56 : 1,212.36 = 548.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.56/1,212.36 = 548.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.56x = 1,212.36 × 548.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.56x = 665,221.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,221.93/807.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.75

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