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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.27, 1,115.91 and 546.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.27, 1,115.91 and 546.83 is: 754.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.27 : 1,115.91 = 546.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.27/1,115.91 = 546.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.27x = 1,115.91 × 546.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.27x = 610,213.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,213.07/809.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.03

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