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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.64, 1,229.92 and 637.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.64, 1,229.92 and 637.44 is: 955.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.64 : 1,229.92 = 637.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.64/1,229.92 = 637.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.64x = 1,229.92 × 637.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.64x = 784,000.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,000.20/820.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.35

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