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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.10, 1,225.35 and 634.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.10, 1,225.35 and 634.05 is: 949.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.10 : 1,225.35 = 634.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.10/1,225.35 = 634.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.10x = 1,225.35 × 634.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.10x = 776,933.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,933.17/818.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.68

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