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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.18, 1,220.55 and 632.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.18, 1,220.55 and 632.52 is: 949.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.18 : 1,220.55 = 632.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.18/1,220.55 = 632.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.18x = 1,220.55 × 632.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.18x = 772,022.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,022.29/813.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.39

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