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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.01, 1,224.73 and 559.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.01, 1,224.73 and 559.69 is: 840.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.01 : 1,224.73 = 559.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.01/1,224.73 = 559.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.01x = 1,224.73 × 559.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.01x = 685,466.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,466.77/816.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.03

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