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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.10, 1,222.90 and 551.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.10, 1,222.90 and 551.58 is: 826.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.10 : 1,222.90 = 551.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.10/1,222.90 = 551.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.10x = 1,222.90 × 551.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.10x = 674,527.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,527.18/816.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.53

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