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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.45, 1,217.16 and 550.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.45, 1,217.16 and 550.80 is: 826.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.45 : 1,217.16 = 550.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.45/1,217.16 = 550.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.45x = 1,217.16 × 550.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.45x = 670,411.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,411.73/811.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.19

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