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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.96, 1,220.31 and 680.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.96, 1,220.31 and 680.13 is: 1,015.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.96 : 1,220.31 = 680.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.96/1,220.31 = 680.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.96x = 1,220.31 × 680.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.96x = 829,969.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,969.44/816.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.92

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