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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.68, 1,115.04 and 546.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.68, 1,115.04 and 546.08 is: 753.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.68 : 1,115.04 = 546.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.68/1,115.04 = 546.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.68x = 1,115.04 × 546.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.68x = 608,901.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,901.04/807.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.89

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