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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.13, 1,228.69 and 545.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.13, 1,228.69 and 545.75 is: 818.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.13 : 1,228.69 = 545.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.13/1,228.69 = 545.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.13x = 1,228.69 × 545.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.13x = 670,557.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,557.57/819.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.62

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