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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.90, 1,116.71 and 544.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.90, 1,116.71 and 544.73 is: 752.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.90 : 1,116.71 = 544.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.90/1,116.71 = 544.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.90x = 1,116.71 × 544.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.90x = 608,305.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,305.44/808.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.02

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