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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.10, 1,223.58 and 653.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.10, 1,223.58 and 653.74 is: 980.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.10 : 1,223.58 = 653.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.10/1,223.58 = 653.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.10x = 1,223.58 × 653.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.10x = 799,903.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,903.19/816.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.15

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