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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.09, 1,217.22 and 550.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.09, 1,217.22 and 550.47 is: 826.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.09 : 1,217.22 = 550.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.09/1,217.22 = 550.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.09x = 1,217.22 × 550.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.09x = 670,043.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,043.09/811.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.10

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