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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.78, 1,116.52 and 548.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.78, 1,116.52 and 548.16 is: 756.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.78 : 1,116.52 = 548.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.78/1,116.52 = 548.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.78x = 1,116.52 × 548.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.78x = 612,031.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,031.65/808.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.73

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