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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.63, 1,229.44 and 675.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.63, 1,229.44 and 675.04 is: 1,012.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.63 : 1,229.44 = 675.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.63/1,229.44 = 675.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.63x = 1,229.44 × 675.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.63x = 829,921.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,921.18/819.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.56

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