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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.52, 1,227.75 and 544.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.52, 1,227.75 and 544.53 is: 816.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.52 : 1,227.75 = 544.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.52/1,227.75 = 544.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.52x = 1,227.75 × 544.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.52x = 668,546.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,546.71/818.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.78

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