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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.14, 1,211.66 and 548.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.14, 1,211.66 and 548.14 is: 821.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.14 : 1,211.66 = 548.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.14/1,211.66 = 548.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.14x = 1,211.66 × 548.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.14x = 664,159.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,159.31/808.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.84

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