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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.30, 1,216.47 and 549.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.30, 1,216.47 and 549.23 is: 824.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.30 : 1,216.47 = 549.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.30/1,216.47 = 549.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.30x = 1,216.47 × 549.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.30x = 668,121.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,121.55/810.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.53

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