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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.04, 1,213.78 and 550.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.04, 1,213.78 and 550.16 is: 824.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.04 : 1,213.78 = 550.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.04/1,213.78 = 550.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.04x = 1,213.78 × 550.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.04x = 667,773.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,773.20/810.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.37

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