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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.31, 1,127.08 and 629.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.31, 1,127.08 and 629.51 is: 869.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.31 : 1,127.08 = 629.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.31/1,127.08 = 629.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.31x = 1,127.08 × 629.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.31x = 709,503.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,503.28/816.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.16

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