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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.17, 1,115.60 and 546.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.17, 1,115.60 and 546.54 is: 754.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.17 : 1,115.60 = 546.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.17/1,115.60 = 546.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.17x = 1,115.60 × 546.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.17x = 609,720.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,720.02/808.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.45

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