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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.32, 1,126.78 and 651.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.32, 1,126.78 and 651.66 is: 899.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.32 : 1,126.78 = 651.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.32/1,126.78 = 651.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.32x = 1,126.78 × 651.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.32x = 734,277.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,277.45/816.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.50

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