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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.63, 1,227.76 and 545.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.63, 1,227.76 and 545.85 is: 817.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.63 : 1,227.76 = 545.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.63/1,227.76 = 545.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.63x = 1,227.76 × 545.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.63x = 670,171.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,171.43/819.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.65

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