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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.24, 1,227.96 and 635.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.24, 1,227.96 and 635.18 is: 953.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.24 : 1,227.96 = 635.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.24/1,227.96 = 635.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.24x = 1,227.96 × 635.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.24x = 779,975.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,975.63/818.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.24

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