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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.59, 1,223.73 and 633.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.59, 1,223.73 and 633.13 is: 948.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.59 : 1,223.73 = 633.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.59/1,223.73 = 633.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.59x = 1,223.73 × 633.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.59x = 774,780.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,780.17/816.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.80

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