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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.69, 1,131.74 and 632.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.69, 1,131.74 and 632.88 is: 873.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.69 : 1,131.74 = 632.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.69/1,131.74 = 632.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.69x = 1,131.74 × 632.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.69x = 716,254.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,254.82/819.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.82

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