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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.32, 1,223.28 and 643.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.32, 1,223.28 and 643.41 is: 964.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.32 : 1,223.28 = 643.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.32/1,223.28 = 643.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.32x = 1,223.28 × 643.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.32x = 787,070.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,070.58/816.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.17

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