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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.65, 1,126.21 and 629.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.65, 1,126.21 and 629.85 is: 868.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.65 : 1,126.21 = 629.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.65/1,126.21 = 629.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.65x = 1,126.21 × 629.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.65x = 709,337.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,337.74/816.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.59

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