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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.08, 1,129.37 and 631.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.08, 1,129.37 and 631.15 is: 871.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.08 : 1,129.37 = 631.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.08/1,129.37 = 631.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.08x = 1,129.37 × 631.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.08x = 712,795.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,795.90/818.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.31

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