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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.53, 1,125.63 and 641.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.53, 1,125.63 and 641.57 is: 884.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.53 : 1,125.63 = 641.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.53/1,125.63 = 641.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.53x = 1,125.63 × 641.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.53x = 722,164.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,164.81/816.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.44

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