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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.44, 1,116.06 and 544.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.44, 1,116.06 and 544.27 is: 751.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.44 : 1,116.06 = 544.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.44/1,116.06 = 544.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.44x = 1,116.06 × 544.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.44x = 607,433.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,433.76/808.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.37

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