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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.44, 1,228.64 and 636.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.44, 1,228.64 and 636.30 is: 952.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.44 : 1,228.64 = 636.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.44/1,228.64 = 636.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.44x = 1,228.64 × 636.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.44x = 781,780.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,780.45/820.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.88

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