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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.70, 1,222.94 and 541.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.70, 1,222.94 and 541.93 is: 811.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.70 : 1,222.94 = 541.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.70/1,222.94 = 541.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.70x = 1,222.94 × 541.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.70x = 662,747.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,747.87/816.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.49

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