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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.92, 1,226.76 and 635.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.92, 1,226.76 and 635.92 is: 951.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.92 : 1,226.76 = 635.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.92/1,226.76 = 635.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.92x = 1,226.76 × 635.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.92x = 780,121.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,121.22/819.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.46

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