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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.58, 1,114.96 and 546.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.58, 1,114.96 and 546.14 is: 753.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.58 : 1,114.96 = 546.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.58/1,114.96 = 546.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.58x = 1,114.96 × 546.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.58x = 608,921.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,921.52/808.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.08

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