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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.11, 1,115.17 and 542.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.11, 1,115.17 and 542.23 is: 748.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.11 : 1,115.17 = 542.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.11/1,115.17 = 542.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.11x = 1,115.17 × 542.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.11x = 604,674.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,674.49/808.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.26

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