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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816, 1,225.08 and 701.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816, 1,225.08 and 701.16 is: 1,052.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816 : 1,225.08 = 701.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816/1,225.08 = 701.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816x = 1,225.08 × 701.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816x = 858,977.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,977.09/816
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.67

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