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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.48, 1,231.62 and 543.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.48, 1,231.62 and 543.98 is: 814.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.48 : 1,231.62 = 543.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.48/1,231.62 = 543.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.48x = 1,231.62 × 543.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.48x = 669,978.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,978.45/822.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.58

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