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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.04, 1,224.54 and 633.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.04, 1,224.54 and 633.64 is: 950.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.04 : 1,224.54 = 633.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.04/1,224.54 = 633.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.04x = 1,224.54 × 633.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.04x = 775,917.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,917.53/816.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.83

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