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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.51, 1,116.19 and 543.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.51, 1,116.19 and 543.34 is: 750.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.51 : 1,116.19 = 543.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.51/1,116.19 = 543.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.51x = 1,116.19 × 543.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.51x = 606,464.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,464.94/808.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.10

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