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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.41, 1,225.82 and 632.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.41, 1,225.82 and 632.89 is: 951.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.41 : 1,225.82 = 632.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.41/1,225.82 = 632.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.41x = 1,225.82 × 632.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.41x = 775,809.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,809.22/815.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.43

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