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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.12, 1,224.30 and 634.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.12, 1,224.30 and 634.34 is: 949.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.12 : 1,224.30 = 634.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.12/1,224.30 = 634.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.12x = 1,224.30 × 634.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.12x = 776,622.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,622.46/818.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.28

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