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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.04, 1,224.39 and 631.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.04, 1,224.39 and 631.29 is: 946.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.04 : 1,224.39 = 631.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.04/1,224.39 = 631.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.04x = 1,224.39 × 631.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.04x = 772,945.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,945.16/817.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.03

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