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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.66, 1,226.19 and 633.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.66, 1,226.19 and 633.14 is: 951.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.66 : 1,226.19 = 633.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.66/1,226.19 = 633.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.66x = 1,226.19 × 633.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.66x = 776,349.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,349.94/815.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.81

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