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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.40, 1,222.80 and 725.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.40, 1,222.80 and 725.20 is: 1,086.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.40 : 1,222.80 = 725.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.40/1,222.80 = 725.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.40x = 1,222.80 × 725.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.40x = 886,774.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,774.56/816.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.20

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