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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.03, 1,223.64 and 425.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.03, 1,223.64 and 425.97 is: 638.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.03 : 1,223.64 = 425.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.03/1,223.64 = 425.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.03x = 1,223.64 × 425.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.03x = 521,233.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,233.93/816.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.74

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