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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.48, 1,222.15 and 540.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.48, 1,222.15 and 540.70 is: 811.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.48 : 1,222.15 = 540.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.48/1,222.15 = 540.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.48x = 1,222.15 × 540.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.48x = 660,810.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,810.39/814.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.33

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