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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.30, 1,115.02 and 545.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.30, 1,115.02 and 545.86 is: 752.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.30 : 1,115.02 = 545.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.30/1,115.02 = 545.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.30x = 1,115.02 × 545.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.30x = 608,644.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,644.82/808.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.99

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