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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.84, 1,225.44 and 452.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.84, 1,225.44 and 452.16 is: 678.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.84 : 1,225.44 = 452.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.84/1,225.44 = 452.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.84x = 1,225.44 × 452.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.84x = 554,094.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,094.95/816.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.34

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