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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.52, 1,214.40 and 549.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.52, 1,214.40 and 549.96 is: 824.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.52 : 1,214.40 = 549.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.52/1,214.40 = 549.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.52x = 1,214.40 × 549.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.52x = 667,871.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,871.42/810.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.00

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