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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.76, 1,227.48 and 545.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.76, 1,227.48 and 545.44 is: 816.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.76 : 1,227.48 = 545.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.76/1,227.48 = 545.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.76x = 1,227.48 × 545.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.76x = 669,516.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,516.69/819.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.72

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