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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.08, 1,220.88 and 654.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.08, 1,220.88 and 654.08 is: 978.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.08 : 1,220.88 = 654.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.08/1,220.88 = 654.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.08x = 1,220.88 × 654.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.08x = 798,553.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,553.19/816.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.52

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