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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.32, 1,224.06 and 633.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.32, 1,224.06 and 633.88 is: 951.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.32 : 1,224.06 = 633.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.32/1,224.06 = 633.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.32x = 1,224.06 × 633.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.32x = 775,907.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,907.15/815.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.66

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