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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.07, 1,219.88 and 540.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.07, 1,219.88 and 540.24 is: 810.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.07 : 1,219.88 = 540.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.07/1,219.88 = 540.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.07x = 1,219.88 × 540.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.07x = 659,019.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,019.17/813.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.53

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