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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.56, 1,221.01 and 541.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.56, 1,221.01 and 541.10 is: 810.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.56 : 1,221.01 = 541.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.56/1,221.01 = 541.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.56x = 1,221.01 × 541.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.56x = 660,690.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,690.21/815.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.11

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