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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.65, 1,225.08 and 539.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.65, 1,225.08 and 539.82 is: 808.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.65 : 1,225.08 = 539.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.65/1,225.08 = 539.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.65x = 1,225.08 × 539.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.65x = 661,322.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,322.69/817.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.81

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