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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.63, 1,127.46 and 629.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.63, 1,127.46 and 629.76 is: 869.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.63 : 1,127.46 = 629.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.63/1,127.46 = 629.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.63x = 1,127.46 × 629.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.63x = 710,029.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,029.21/816.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.46

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