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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.70, 1,116.90 and 546.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.70, 1,116.90 and 546.26 is: 754.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.70 : 1,116.90 = 546.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.70/1,116.90 = 546.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.70x = 1,116.90 × 546.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.70x = 610,117.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,117.79/808.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.44

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