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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.85, 1,223.97 and 425.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.85, 1,223.97 and 425.98 is: 638.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.85 : 1,223.97 = 425.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.85/1,223.97 = 425.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.85x = 1,223.97 × 425.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.85x = 521,386.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,386.74/816.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.29

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