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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.43, 1,226.97 and 543.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.43, 1,226.97 and 543.84 is: 815.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.43 : 1,226.97 = 543.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.43/1,226.97 = 543.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.43x = 1,226.97 × 543.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.43x = 667,275.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,275.36/818.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.31

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