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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.96, 1,224.60 and 621.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.96, 1,224.60 and 621.56 is: 932.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.96 : 1,224.60 = 621.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.96/1,224.60 = 621.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.96x = 1,224.60 × 621.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.96x = 761,162.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,162.38/815.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.84

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