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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.07, 1,220.76 and 679.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.07, 1,220.76 and 679.30 is: 1,016.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.07 : 1,220.76 = 679.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.07/1,220.76 = 679.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.07x = 1,220.76 × 679.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.07x = 829,262.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,262.27/816.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.17

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