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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.09, 1,225.98 and 663.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.09, 1,225.98 and 663.96 is: 993.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.09 : 1,225.98 = 663.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.09/1,225.98 = 663.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.09x = 1,225.98 × 663.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.09x = 814,001.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,001.68/819.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.79

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