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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.02, 1,129.48 and 632.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.02, 1,129.48 and 632.93 is: 872.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.02 : 1,129.48 = 632.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.02/1,129.48 = 632.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.02x = 1,129.48 × 632.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.02x = 714,874.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,874.55/819.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.84

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