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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.55, 1,219.41 and 539.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.55, 1,219.41 and 539.22 is: 809.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.55 : 1,219.41 = 539.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.55/1,219.41 = 539.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.55x = 1,219.41 × 539.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.55x = 657,530.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,530.26/812.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.22

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