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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.43, 1,125.35 and 639.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.43, 1,125.35 and 639.10 is: 880.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.43 : 1,125.35 = 639.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.43/1,125.35 = 639.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.43x = 1,125.35 × 639.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.43x = 719,202.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,202.36/816.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.91

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