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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.10, 1,226.85 and 635.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.10, 1,226.85 and 635.05 is: 951.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.10 : 1,226.85 = 635.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.10/1,226.85 = 635.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.10x = 1,226.85 × 635.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.10x = 779,111.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,111.09/819.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.18

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