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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.85, 1,114.83 and 542.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.85, 1,114.83 and 542.81 is: 748.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.85 : 1,114.83 = 542.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.85/1,114.83 = 542.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.85x = 1,114.83 × 542.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.85x = 605,140.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,140.87/808.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.15

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