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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.32, 1,128.33 and 630.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.32, 1,128.33 and 630.40 is: 870.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.32 : 1,128.33 = 630.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.32/1,128.33 = 630.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.32x = 1,128.33 × 630.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.32x = 711,296.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,296.41/817.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.28

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