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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.92, 1,228.32 and 635.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.92, 1,228.32 and 635.52 is: 954.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.92 : 1,228.32 = 635.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.92/1,228.32 = 635.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.92x = 1,228.32 × 635.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.92x = 780,621.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,621.93/817.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.40

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