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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.60, 1,226.10 and 634.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.60, 1,226.10 and 634.56 is: 950.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.60 : 1,226.10 = 634.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.60/1,226.10 = 634.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.60x = 1,226.10 × 634.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.60x = 778,034.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,034.02/818.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.44

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