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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.66, 1,114.83 and 546.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.66, 1,114.83 and 546.03 is: 753.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.66 : 1,114.83 = 546.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.66/1,114.83 = 546.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.66x = 1,114.83 × 546.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.66x = 608,730.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,730.62/807.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.70

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