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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.42, 1,216.20 and 550.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.42, 1,216.20 and 550.44 is: 826.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.42 : 1,216.20 = 550.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.42/1,216.20 = 550.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.42x = 1,216.20 × 550.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.42x = 669,445.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,445.13/810.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.05

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