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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.40, 1,223.10 and 632.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.40, 1,223.10 and 632.93 is: 949.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.40 : 1,223.10 = 632.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.40/1,223.10 = 632.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.40x = 1,223.10 × 632.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.40x = 774,136.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,136.68/815.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.40

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