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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.66, 1,227.69 and 634.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.66, 1,227.69 and 634.14 is: 953.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.66 : 1,227.69 = 634.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.66/1,227.69 = 634.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.66x = 1,227.69 × 634.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.66x = 778,527.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,527.34/816.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.31

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