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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.09, 1,221.48 and 631.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.09, 1,221.48 and 631.64 is: 946.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.09 : 1,221.48 = 631.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.09/1,221.48 = 631.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.09x = 1,221.48 × 631.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.09x = 771,535.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,535.63/815.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.56

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