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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.73, 1,225.68 and 540.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.73, 1,225.68 and 540.57 is: 809.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.73 : 1,225.68 = 540.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.73/1,225.68 = 540.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.73x = 1,225.68 × 540.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.73x = 662,557.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,557.01/818.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.25

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