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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.55, 1,114.91 and 546.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.55, 1,114.91 and 546.11 is: 753.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.55 : 1,114.91 = 546.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.55/1,114.91 = 546.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.55x = 1,114.91 × 546.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.55x = 608,864.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,864.50/808.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.03

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