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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.12, 1,131.78 and 623.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.12, 1,131.78 and 623.26 is: 860.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.12 : 1,131.78 = 623.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.12/1,131.78 = 623.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.12x = 1,131.78 × 623.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.12x = 705,393.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,393.20/820.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.11

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