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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.88, 1,227.62 and 637.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.88, 1,227.62 and 637.25 is: 956.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.88 : 1,227.62 = 637.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.88/1,227.62 = 637.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.88x = 1,227.62 × 637.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.88x = 782,291.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,291.52/817.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.49

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