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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.35, 1,228.72 and 636.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.35, 1,228.72 and 636.30 is: 953.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.35 : 1,228.72 = 636.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.35/1,228.72 = 636.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.35x = 1,228.72 × 636.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.35x = 781,834.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,834.54/820.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.05

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