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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.01, 1,225.80 and 634.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.01, 1,225.80 and 634.50 is: 950.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.01 : 1,225.80 = 634.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.01/1,225.80 = 634.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.01x = 1,225.80 × 634.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.01x = 777,770.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,770.10/818.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.81

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