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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.98, 1,116.93 and 546.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.98, 1,116.93 and 546.90 is: 755.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.98 : 1,116.93 = 546.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.98/1,116.93 = 546.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.98x = 1,116.93 × 546.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.98x = 610,849.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,849.02/808.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.09

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