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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.88, 1,217.82 and 539.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.88, 1,217.82 and 539.72 is: 809.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.88 : 1,217.82 = 539.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.88/1,217.82 = 539.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.88x = 1,217.82 × 539.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.88x = 657,281.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,281.81/811.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.58

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