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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.20, 1,225.19 and 543.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.20, 1,225.19 and 543.43 is: 813.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.20 : 1,225.19 = 543.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.20/1,225.19 = 543.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.20x = 1,225.19 × 543.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.20x = 665,805.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,805.00/818.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.74

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