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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.61, 1,227.38 and 544.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.61, 1,227.38 and 544.23 is: 816.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.61 : 1,227.38 = 544.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.61/1,227.38 = 544.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.61x = 1,227.38 × 544.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.61x = 667,974.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,974.30/817.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.99

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