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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.36, 1,227.42 and 655.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.36, 1,227.42 and 655.11 is: 981.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.36 : 1,227.42 = 655.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.36/1,227.42 = 655.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.36x = 1,227.42 × 655.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.36x = 804,095.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,095.12/819.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.37

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