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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.64, 1,217.46 and 539.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.64, 1,217.46 and 539.48 is: 809.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.64 : 1,217.46 = 539.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.64/1,217.46 = 539.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.64x = 1,217.46 × 539.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.64x = 656,795.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,795.32/811.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.22

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