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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813, 1,218.36 and 539.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813, 1,218.36 and 539.28 is: 808.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813 : 1,218.36 = 539.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813/1,218.36 = 539.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813x = 1,218.36 × 539.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813x = 657,037.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,037.18/813
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.16

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