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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.25, 1,120.96 and 635.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.25, 1,120.96 and 635.90 is: 876.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.25 : 1,120.96 = 635.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.25/1,120.96 = 635.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.25x = 1,120.96 × 635.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.25x = 712,818.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,818.46/813.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.51

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