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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.64, 1,130.34 and 632.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.64, 1,130.34 and 632.85 is: 872.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.64 : 1,130.34 = 632.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.64/1,130.34 = 632.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.64x = 1,130.34 × 632.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.64x = 715,335.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,335.67/819.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.74

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