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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.89, 1,223.79 and 633.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.89, 1,223.79 and 633.38 is: 948.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.89 : 1,223.79 = 633.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.89/1,223.79 = 633.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.89x = 1,223.79 × 633.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.89x = 775,124.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,124.11/816.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.87

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