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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.64, 1,216.44 and 550.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.64, 1,216.44 and 550.81 is: 826.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.64 : 1,216.44 = 550.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.64/1,216.44 = 550.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.64x = 1,216.44 × 550.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.64x = 670,027.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,027.32/810.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.54

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