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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.05, 1,223.67 and 425.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.05, 1,223.67 and 425.83 is: 638.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.05 : 1,223.67 = 425.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.05/1,223.67 = 425.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.05x = 1,223.67 × 425.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.05x = 521,075.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,075.40/816.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.53

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