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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.19, 1,131.01 and 633.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.19, 1,131.01 and 633.71 is: 873.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.19 : 1,131.01 = 633.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.19/1,131.01 = 633.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.19x = 1,131.01 × 633.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.19x = 716,732.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,732.35/820.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.86

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