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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.14, 1,223.28 and 542.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.14, 1,223.28 and 542.28 is: 811.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.14 : 1,223.28 = 542.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.14/1,223.28 = 542.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.14x = 1,223.28 × 542.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.14x = 663,360.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,360.28/817.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.81

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