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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.85, 1,228.95 and 636.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.85, 1,228.95 and 636.60 is: 955.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.85 : 1,228.95 = 636.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.85/1,228.95 = 636.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.85x = 1,228.95 × 636.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.85x = 782,349.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,349.57/818.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.42

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