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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.55, 1,225.89 and 623.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.55, 1,225.89 and 623.32 is: 933.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.55 : 1,225.89 = 623.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.55/1,225.89 = 623.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.55x = 1,225.89 × 623.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.55x = 764,115.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,115.63/818.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.50

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