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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.35, 1,227.22 and 635.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.35, 1,227.22 and 635.30 is: 951.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.35 : 1,227.22 = 635.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.35/1,227.22 = 635.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.35x = 1,227.22 × 635.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.35x = 779,652.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,652.87/819.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.55

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