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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.82, 1,224.03 and 643.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.82, 1,224.03 and 643.91 is: 964.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.82 : 1,224.03 = 643.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.82/1,224.03 = 643.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.82x = 1,224.03 × 643.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.82x = 788,165.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,165.16/816.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.92

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