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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.16, 1,124.91 and 629.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.16, 1,124.91 and 629.32 is: 867.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.16 : 1,124.91 = 629.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.16/1,124.91 = 629.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.16x = 1,124.91 × 629.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.16x = 707,928.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,928.36/816.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.39

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