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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.46, 1,228.92 and 547.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.46, 1,228.92 and 547.03 is: 820.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.46 : 1,228.92 = 547.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.46/1,228.92 = 547.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.46x = 1,228.92 × 547.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.46x = 672,256.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,256.11/819.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.36

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