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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.53, 1,127.38 and 627.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.53, 1,127.38 and 627.16 is: 865.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.53 : 1,127.38 = 627.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.53/1,127.38 = 627.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.53x = 1,127.38 × 627.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.53x = 707,044.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,044.43/816.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.91

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