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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816, 1,216.80 and 756.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816, 1,216.80 and 756.48 is: 1,128.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816 : 1,216.80 = 756.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816/1,216.80 = 756.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816x = 1,216.80 × 756.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816x = 920,484.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,484.86/816
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.05

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