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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.59, 1,216.47 and 549.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.59, 1,216.47 and 549.98 is: 825.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.59 : 1,216.47 = 549.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.59/1,216.47 = 549.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.59x = 1,216.47 × 549.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.59x = 669,028.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,028.09/810.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.36

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