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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.32, 1,128.52 and 631.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.32, 1,128.52 and 631.52 is: 870.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.32 : 1,128.52 = 631.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.32/1,128.52 = 631.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.32x = 1,128.52 × 631.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.32x = 712,682.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,682.95/818.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.91

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