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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.28, 1,129.77 and 631.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.28, 1,129.77 and 631.44 is: 871.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.28 : 1,129.77 = 631.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.28/1,129.77 = 631.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.28x = 1,129.77 × 631.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.28x = 713,381.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,381.97/818.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.81

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