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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.64, 1,226.17 and 644.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.64, 1,226.17 and 644.36 is: 968.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.64 : 1,226.17 = 644.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.64/1,226.17 = 644.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.64x = 1,226.17 × 644.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.64x = 790,089.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,089.58/815.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.68

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