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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.58, 1,119.77 and 545.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.58, 1,119.77 and 545.54 is: 752.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.58 : 1,119.77 = 545.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.58/1,119.77 = 545.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.58x = 1,119.77 × 545.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.58x = 610,879.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,879.40/811.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.71

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