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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.07, 1,224.92 and 556.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.07, 1,224.92 and 556.09 is: 834.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.07 : 1,224.92 = 556.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.07/1,224.92 = 556.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.07x = 1,224.92 × 556.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.07x = 681,165.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,165.76/816.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.69

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