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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.48, 1,230.03 and 544.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.48, 1,230.03 and 544.62 is: 817.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.48 : 1,230.03 = 544.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.48/1,230.03 = 544.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.48x = 1,230.03 × 544.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.48x = 669,898.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,898.94/819.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.47

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