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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.50, 1,211.40 and 548.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.50, 1,211.40 and 548.22 is: 821.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.50 : 1,211.40 = 548.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.50/1,211.40 = 548.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.50x = 1,211.40 × 548.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.50x = 664,113.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,113.71/808.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.41

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