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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.13, 1,226.53 and 646.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.13, 1,226.53 and 646.15 is: 967.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.13 : 1,226.53 = 646.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.13/1,226.53 = 646.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.13x = 1,226.53 × 646.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.13x = 792,522.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,522.36/819.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.52

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