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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.65, 1,225.94 and 539.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.65, 1,225.94 and 539.68 is: 809.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.65 : 1,225.94 = 539.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.65/1,225.94 = 539.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.65x = 1,225.94 × 539.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.65x = 661,615.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,615.30/817.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.17

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