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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.81, 1,131.89 and 624.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.81, 1,131.89 and 624.33 is: 861.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.81 : 1,131.89 = 624.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.81/1,131.89 = 624.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.81x = 1,131.89 × 624.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.81x = 706,669.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,669.76/819.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.99

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