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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.64, 1,130.40 and 632.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.64, 1,130.40 and 632.88 is: 873.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.64 : 1,130.40 = 632.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.64/1,130.40 = 632.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.64x = 1,130.40 × 632.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.64x = 715,407.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,407.55/818.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.90

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