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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.93, 1,225.98 and 557.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.93, 1,225.98 and 557.28 is: 836.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.93 : 1,225.98 = 557.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.93/1,225.98 = 557.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.93x = 1,225.98 × 557.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.93x = 683,214.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,214.13/816.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.32

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