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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.24, 1,222.20 and 685.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.24, 1,222.20 and 685.20 is: 1,025.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.24 : 1,222.20 = 685.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.24/1,222.20 = 685.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.24x = 1,222.20 × 685.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.24x = 837,451.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,451.44/816.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.99

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