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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.55, 1,126.06 and 631.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.55, 1,126.06 and 631.05 is: 869.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.55 : 1,126.06 = 631.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.55/1,126.06 = 631.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.55x = 1,126.06 × 631.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.55x = 710,600.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,600.16/817.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.18

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