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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.35, 1,225.72 and 634.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.35, 1,225.72 and 634.30 is: 950.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.35 : 1,225.72 = 634.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.35/1,225.72 = 634.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.35x = 1,225.72 × 634.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.35x = 777,474.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,474.20/818.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.05

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