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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.28, 1,226.91 and 539.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.28, 1,226.91 and 539.87 is: 810.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.28 : 1,226.91 = 539.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.28/1,226.91 = 539.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.28x = 1,226.91 × 539.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.28x = 662,369.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,369.90/817.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.46

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