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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.76, 1,116.51 and 547.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.76, 1,116.51 and 547.13 is: 755.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.76 : 1,116.51 = 547.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.76/1,116.51 = 547.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.76x = 1,116.51 × 547.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.76x = 610,876.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,876.12/808.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.32

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