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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.23, 1,219.14 and 548.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.23, 1,219.14 and 548.65 is: 823.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.23 : 1,219.14 = 548.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.23/1,219.14 = 548.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.23x = 1,219.14 × 548.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.23x = 668,875.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,875.07/812.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.51

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