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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.45, 1,222.63 and 633.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.45, 1,222.63 and 633.98 is: 949.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.45 : 1,222.63 = 633.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.45/1,222.63 = 633.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.45x = 1,222.63 × 633.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.45x = 775,120.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,120.24/816.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.37

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