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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.99, 1,132.10 and 633.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.99, 1,132.10 and 633.13 is: 874.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.99 : 1,132.10 = 633.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.99/1,132.10 = 633.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.99x = 1,132.10 × 633.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.99x = 716,762.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,762.85/819.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.11

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