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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.34, 1,223.34 and 632.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.34, 1,223.34 and 632.88 is: 948.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.34 : 1,223.34 = 632.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.34/1,223.34 = 632.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.34x = 1,223.34 × 632.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.34x = 774,227.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,227.42/816.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.41

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