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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.84, 1,222.72 and 541.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.84, 1,222.72 and 541.08 is: 811.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.84 : 1,222.72 = 541.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.84/1,222.72 = 541.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.84x = 1,222.72 × 541.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.84x = 661,589.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,589.34/814.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.93

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