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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.02, 1,116.75 and 546.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.02, 1,116.75 and 546.94 is: 754.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.02 : 1,116.75 = 546.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.02/1,116.75 = 546.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.02x = 1,116.75 × 546.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.02x = 610,795.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,795.25/809.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.98

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