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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.31, 1,220.63 and 540.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.31, 1,220.63 and 540.85 is: 809.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.31 : 1,220.63 = 540.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.31/1,220.63 = 540.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.31x = 1,220.63 × 540.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.31x = 660,177.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,177.74/815.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.73

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