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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.29, 1,227.44 and 544.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.29, 1,227.44 and 544.92 is: 817.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.29 : 1,227.44 = 544.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.29/1,227.44 = 544.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.29x = 1,227.44 × 544.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.29x = 668,856.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,856.60/818.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.38

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