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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.71, 1,116.93 and 548.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.71, 1,116.93 and 548.08 is: 756.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.71 : 1,116.93 = 548.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.71/1,116.93 = 548.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.71x = 1,116.93 × 548.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.71x = 612,166.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,166.99/809.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.03

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