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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.65, 1,227.44 and 540.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.65, 1,227.44 and 540.68 is: 810.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.65 : 1,227.44 = 540.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.65/1,227.44 = 540.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.65x = 1,227.44 × 540.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.65x = 663,652.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,652.26/818.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.67

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