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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.95, 1,221.82 and 541.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.95, 1,221.82 and 541.18 is: 810.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.95 : 1,221.82 = 541.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.95/1,221.82 = 541.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.95x = 1,221.82 × 541.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.95x = 661,220.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,220.14/815.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.37

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