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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.36, 1,115.60 and 546.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.36, 1,115.60 and 546.76 is: 754.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.36 : 1,115.60 = 546.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.36/1,115.60 = 546.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.36x = 1,115.60 × 546.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.36x = 609,965.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,965.46/808.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.57

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