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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.70, 1,213.92 and 548.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.70, 1,213.92 and 548.56 is: 824.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.70 : 1,213.92 = 548.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.70/1,213.92 = 548.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.70x = 1,213.92 × 548.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.70x = 665,907.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,907.96/807.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.45

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