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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.25, 1,119.59 and 634.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.25, 1,119.59 and 634.90 is: 875.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.25 : 1,119.59 = 634.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.25/1,119.59 = 634.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.25x = 1,119.59 × 634.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.25x = 710,818.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,818.92/812.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.13

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