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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.76, 1,130.46 and 629.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.76, 1,130.46 and 629.39 is: 869.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.76 : 1,130.46 = 629.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.76/1,130.46 = 629.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.76x = 1,130.46 × 629.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.76x = 711,500.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,500.22/818.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.00

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