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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.54, 1,216.82 and 551.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.54, 1,216.82 and 551.86 is: 827.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.54 : 1,216.82 = 551.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.54/1,216.82 = 551.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.54x = 1,216.82 × 551.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.54x = 671,514.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,514.29/811.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.46

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