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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.20, 1,223.40 and 426.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.20, 1,223.40 and 426.06 is: 638.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.20 : 1,223.40 = 426.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.20/1,223.40 = 426.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.20x = 1,223.40 × 426.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.20x = 521,241.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,241.80/816.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.62

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