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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.40, 1,114.68 and 546.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.40, 1,114.68 and 546.56 is: 753.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.40 : 1,114.68 = 546.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.40/1,114.68 = 546.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.40x = 1,114.68 × 546.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.40x = 609,239.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,239.50/808.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.64

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