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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.16, 1,126.47 and 638.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.16, 1,126.47 and 638.77 is: 881.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.16 : 1,126.47 = 638.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.16/1,126.47 = 638.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.16x = 1,126.47 × 638.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.16x = 719,551.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,551.97/816.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.63

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