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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.64, 1,225.20 and 702.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.64, 1,225.20 and 702.16 is: 1,053.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.64 : 1,225.20 = 702.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.64/1,225.20 = 702.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.64x = 1,225.20 × 702.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.64x = 860,286.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,286.43/816.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.45

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