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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.38, 1,210.14 and 548.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.38, 1,210.14 and 548.64 is: 821.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.38 : 1,210.14 = 548.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.38/1,210.14 = 548.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.38x = 1,210.14 × 548.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.38x = 663,931.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,931.21/808.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.31

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