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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.73, 1,116.59 and 546.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.73, 1,116.59 and 546.65 is: 754.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.73 : 1,116.59 = 546.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.73/1,116.59 = 546.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.73x = 1,116.59 × 546.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.73x = 610,381.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,381.19/808.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.74

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