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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.65, 1,209.73 and 546.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.65, 1,209.73 and 546.22 is: 818.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.65 : 1,209.73 = 546.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.65/1,209.73 = 546.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.65x = 1,209.73 × 546.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.65x = 660,778.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,778.72/807.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.15

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