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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.07, 1,225.88 and 543.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.07, 1,225.88 and 543.17 is: 813.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.07 : 1,225.88 = 543.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.07/1,225.88 = 543.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.07x = 1,225.88 × 543.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.07x = 665,863.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,863.63/818.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.95

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