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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.03, 1,116.86 and 548.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.03, 1,116.86 and 548.41 is: 757.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.03 : 1,116.86 = 548.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.03/1,116.86 = 548.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.03x = 1,116.86 × 548.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.03x = 612,499.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,499.96/809.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.08

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