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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.46, 1,114.79 and 546.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.46, 1,114.79 and 546.02 is: 752.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.46 : 1,114.79 = 546.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.46/1,114.79 = 546.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.46x = 1,114.79 × 546.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.46x = 608,689.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,689.33/808.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.90

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