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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.40, 1,116.02 and 544.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.40, 1,116.02 and 544.24 is: 751.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.40 : 1,116.02 = 544.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.40/1,116.02 = 544.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.40x = 1,116.02 × 544.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.40x = 607,377.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,377.14/808.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.33

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