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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.77, 1,115.22 and 546.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.77, 1,115.22 and 546.33 is: 753.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.77 : 1,115.22 = 546.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.77/1,115.22 = 546.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.77x = 1,115.22 × 546.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.77x = 609,275.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,275.41/808.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.34

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