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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.55, 1,232.11 and 544.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.55, 1,232.11 and 544.74 is: 816.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.55 : 1,232.11 = 544.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.55/1,232.11 = 544.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.55x = 1,232.11 × 544.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.55x = 671,179.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,179.60/821.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.97

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