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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.37, 1,133.03 and 636.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.37, 1,133.03 and 636.09 is: 878.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.37 : 1,133.03 = 636.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.37/1,133.03 = 636.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.37x = 1,133.03 × 636.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.37x = 720,705.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,705.87/820.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.52

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