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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.48, 1,222.71 and 676.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.48, 1,222.71 and 676.80 is: 1,013.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.48 : 1,222.71 = 676.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.48/1,222.71 = 676.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.48x = 1,222.71 × 676.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.48x = 827,530.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,530.13/816.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.53

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