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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.28, 1,222.72 and 541.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.28, 1,222.72 and 541.50 is: 811.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.28 : 1,222.72 = 541.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.28/1,222.72 = 541.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.28x = 1,222.72 × 541.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.28x = 662,102.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,102.88/816.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.12

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