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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.10, 1,229.85 and 637.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.10, 1,229.85 and 637.05 is: 954.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.10 : 1,229.85 = 637.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.10/1,229.85 = 637.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.10x = 1,229.85 × 637.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.10x = 783,475.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,475.94/821.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.18

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