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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.33, 1,229.24 and 545.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.33, 1,229.24 and 545.43 is: 817.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.33 : 1,229.24 = 545.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.33/1,229.24 = 545.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.33x = 1,229.24 × 545.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.33x = 670,470.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,470.35/820.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.32

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