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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.01, 1,229.45 and 545.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.01, 1,229.45 and 545.29 is: 817.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.01 : 1,229.45 = 545.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.01/1,229.45 = 545.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.01x = 1,229.45 × 545.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.01x = 670,400.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,400.99/820.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.55

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