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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.14, 1,115.19 and 546.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.14, 1,115.19 and 546.24 is: 753.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.14 : 1,115.19 = 546.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.14/1,115.19 = 546.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.14x = 1,115.19 × 546.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.14x = 609,161.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,161.39/808.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.78

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