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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.19, 1,222.17 and 541.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.19, 1,222.17 and 541.42 is: 810.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.19 : 1,222.17 = 541.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.19/1,222.17 = 541.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.19x = 1,222.17 × 541.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.19x = 661,707.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,707.28/816.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.73

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