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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.69, 1,227.20 and 545.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.69, 1,227.20 and 545.24 is: 816.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.69 : 1,227.20 = 545.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.69/1,227.20 = 545.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.69x = 1,227.20 × 545.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.69x = 669,109.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,109.67/819.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.30

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