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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.68, 1,116.30 and 547.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.68, 1,116.30 and 547.47 is: 755.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.68 : 1,116.30 = 547.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.68/1,116.30 = 547.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.68x = 1,116.30 × 547.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.68x = 611,140.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,140.76/808.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.73

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