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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.46, 1,125.38 and 639.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.46, 1,125.38 and 639.12 is: 880.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.46 : 1,125.38 = 639.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.46/1,125.38 = 639.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.46x = 1,125.38 × 639.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.46x = 719,258.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,258.68/816.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.95

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