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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.09, 1,223.51 and 635.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.09, 1,223.51 and 635.45 is: 951.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.09 : 1,223.51 = 635.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.09/1,223.51 = 635.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.09x = 1,223.51 × 635.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.09x = 777,470.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,470.13/817.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.51

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