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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.32, 1,115.10 and 546.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.32, 1,115.10 and 546.42 is: 753.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.32 : 1,115.10 = 546.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.32/1,115.10 = 546.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.32x = 1,115.10 × 546.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.32x = 609,312.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,312.94/808.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.80

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