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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.97, 1,225.71 and 620.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.97, 1,225.71 and 620.77 is: 929.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.97 : 1,225.71 = 620.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.97/1,225.71 = 620.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.97x = 1,225.71 × 620.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.97x = 760,880.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,880.93/818.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.07

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