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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.01, 1,227.30 and 635.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.01, 1,227.30 and 635.50 is: 952.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.01 : 1,227.30 = 635.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.01/1,227.30 = 635.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.01x = 1,227.30 × 635.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.01x = 779,949.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,949.15/819.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.31

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