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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.03, 1,210.78 and 548.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.03, 1,210.78 and 548.16 is: 821.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.03 : 1,210.78 = 548.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.03/1,210.78 = 548.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.03x = 1,210.78 × 548.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.03x = 663,701.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,701.16/808.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.38

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