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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.37, 1,224.08 and 652.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.37, 1,224.08 and 652.86 is: 980.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.37 : 1,224.08 = 652.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.37/1,224.08 = 652.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.37x = 1,224.08 × 652.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.37x = 799,152.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,152.87/815.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.11

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