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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.87, 1,132.34 and 635.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.87, 1,132.34 and 635.59 is: 877.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.87 : 1,132.34 = 635.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.87/1,132.34 = 635.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.87x = 1,132.34 × 635.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.87x = 719,695.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,695.14/819.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.82

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