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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.52, 1,130.12 and 629.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.52, 1,130.12 and 629.14 is: 868.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.52 : 1,130.12 = 629.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.52/1,130.12 = 629.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.52x = 1,130.12 × 629.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.52x = 711,003.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,003.70/818.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.65

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