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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.75, 1,114.92 and 545.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.75, 1,114.92 and 545.70 is: 753.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.75 : 1,114.92 = 545.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.75/1,114.92 = 545.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.75x = 1,114.92 × 545.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.75x = 608,411.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,411.84/807.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.22

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