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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.40, 1,229.18 and 542.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.40, 1,229.18 and 542.58 is: 812.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.40 : 1,229.18 = 542.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.40/1,229.18 = 542.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.40x = 1,229.18 × 542.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.40x = 666,928.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,928.48/820.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.93

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