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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.92, 1,214.21 and 545.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.92, 1,214.21 and 545.35 is: 818.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.92 : 1,214.21 = 545.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.92/1,214.21 = 545.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.92x = 1,214.21 × 545.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.92x = 662,169.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,169.42/808.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.58

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