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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.80, 1,114.34 and 545.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.80, 1,114.34 and 545.36 is: 752.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.80 : 1,114.34 = 545.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.80/1,114.34 = 545.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.80x = 1,114.34 × 545.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.80x = 607,708.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,708.16/807.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.30

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