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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.49, 1,221.70 and 631.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.49, 1,221.70 and 631.99 is: 946.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.49 : 1,221.70 = 631.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.49/1,221.70 = 631.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.49x = 1,221.70 × 631.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.49x = 772,106.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,106.28/815.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.79

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