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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.24, 1,125.98 and 641.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.24, 1,125.98 and 641.28 is: 884.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.24 : 1,125.98 = 641.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.24/1,125.98 = 641.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.24x = 1,125.98 × 641.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.24x = 722,068.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,068.45/816.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.63

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