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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.30, 1,222.80 and 541.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.30, 1,222.80 and 541.60 is: 813.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.30 : 1,222.80 = 541.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.30/1,222.80 = 541.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.30x = 1,222.80 × 541.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.30x = 662,268.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,268.48/814.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.30

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