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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.96, 1,125.44 and 620.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.96, 1,125.44 and 620.32 is: 854.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.96 : 1,125.44 = 620.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.96/1,125.44 = 620.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.96x = 1,125.44 × 620.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.96x = 698,132.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,132.94/816.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.55

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