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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.56, 1,227.50 and 636.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.56, 1,227.50 and 636.40 is: 953.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.56 : 1,227.50 = 636.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.56/1,227.50 = 636.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.56x = 1,227.50 × 636.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.56x = 781,171.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,171.68/819.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.17

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