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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.45, 1,215.66 and 549.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.45, 1,215.66 and 549.80 is: 824.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.45 : 1,215.66 = 549.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.45/1,215.66 = 549.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.45x = 1,215.66 × 549.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.45x = 668,374.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,374.97/810.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.70

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