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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.07, 1,221.38 and 541.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.07, 1,221.38 and 541.24 is: 812.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.07 : 1,221.38 = 541.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.07/1,221.38 = 541.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.07x = 1,221.38 × 541.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.07x = 661,059.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,059.71/814.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.04

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