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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.73, 1,222.65 and 632.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.73, 1,222.65 and 632.54 is: 948.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.73 : 1,222.65 = 632.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.73/1,222.65 = 632.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.73x = 1,222.65 × 632.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.73x = 773,368.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,368.92/815.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.07

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