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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.65, 1,130.31 and 622.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.65, 1,130.31 and 622.82 is: 858.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.65 : 1,130.31 = 622.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.65/1,130.31 = 622.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.65x = 1,130.31 × 622.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.65x = 703,982.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,982.50/819.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.88

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