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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.20, 1,220.94 and 679.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.20, 1,220.94 and 679.43 is: 1,016.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.20 : 1,220.94 = 679.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.20/1,220.94 = 679.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.20x = 1,220.94 × 679.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.20x = 829,543.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,543.26/816.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.35

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