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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.85, 1,226.48 and 634.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.85, 1,226.48 and 634.80 is: 950.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.85 : 1,226.48 = 634.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.85/1,226.48 = 634.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.85x = 1,226.48 × 634.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.85x = 778,566.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,566.33/818.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.80

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