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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.84, 1,226.07 and 664.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.84, 1,226.07 and 664.56 is: 997.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.84 : 1,226.07 = 664.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.84/1,226.07 = 664.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.84x = 1,226.07 × 664.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.84x = 814,797.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,797.08/816.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.50

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