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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.73, 1,127.27 and 639.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.73, 1,127.27 and 639.34 is: 882.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.73 : 1,127.27 = 639.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.73/1,127.27 = 639.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.73x = 1,127.27 × 639.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.73x = 720,708.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,708.80/816.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.43

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