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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.02, 1,222.50 and 541.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.02, 1,222.50 and 541.03 is: 811.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.02 : 1,222.50 = 541.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.02/1,222.50 = 541.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.02x = 1,222.50 × 541.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.02x = 661,409.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,409.18/815.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.53

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