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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.23, 1,129.74 and 632.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.23, 1,129.74 and 632.42 is: 872.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.23 : 1,129.74 = 632.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.23/1,129.74 = 632.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.23x = 1,129.74 × 632.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.23x = 714,464.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,464.52/819.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.12

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