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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.51, 1,130.13 and 632.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.51, 1,130.13 and 632.70 is: 872.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.51 : 1,130.13 = 632.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.51/1,130.13 = 632.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.51x = 1,130.13 × 632.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.51x = 715,033.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,033.25/819.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.52

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