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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.16, 1,115.60 and 546.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.16, 1,115.60 and 546.40 is: 754.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.16 : 1,115.60 = 546.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.16/1,115.60 = 546.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.16x = 1,115.60 × 546.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.16x = 609,563.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,563.84/808.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.26

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