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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.99, 1,131.03 and 623.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.99, 1,131.03 and 623.16 is: 859.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.99 : 1,131.03 = 623.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.99/1,131.03 = 623.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.99x = 1,131.03 × 623.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.99x = 704,812.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,812.65/819.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.54

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