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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.35, 1,224.23 and 633.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.35, 1,224.23 and 633.30 is: 948.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.35 : 1,224.23 = 633.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.35/1,224.23 = 633.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.35x = 1,224.23 × 633.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.35x = 775,301.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,301.69/817.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.56

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