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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.16, 1,229.94 and 635.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.16, 1,229.94 and 635.64 is: 955.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.16 : 1,229.94 = 635.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.16/1,229.94 = 635.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.16x = 1,229.94 × 635.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.16x = 781,799.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,799.06/818.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.56

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