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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.92, 1,229.82 and 636.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.92, 1,229.82 and 636.52 is: 955.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.92 : 1,229.82 = 636.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.92/1,229.82 = 636.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.92x = 1,229.82 × 636.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.92x = 782,805.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,805.03/818.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.90

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