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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.87, 1,217.81 and 539.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.87, 1,217.81 and 539.71 is: 809.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.87 : 1,217.81 = 539.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.87/1,217.81 = 539.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.87x = 1,217.81 × 539.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.87x = 657,262.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,262.54/811.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.57

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