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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.16, 1,226.00 and 636.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.16, 1,226.00 and 636.01 is: 951.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.16 : 1,226.00 = 636.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.16/1,226.00 = 636.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.16x = 1,226.00 × 636.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.16x = 779,746.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,746.79/819.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.89

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