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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.55, 1,225.34 and 427.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.55, 1,225.34 and 427.25 is: 641.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.55 : 1,225.34 = 427.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.55/1,225.34 = 427.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.55x = 1,225.34 × 427.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.55x = 523,526.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,526.52/816.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.14

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