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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.51, 1,226.55 and 635

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.51, 1,226.55 and 635 is: 951.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.51 : 1,226.55 = 635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.51/1,226.55 = 635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.51x = 1,226.55 × 635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.51x = 778,859.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,859.25/818.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.56

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