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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.37, 1,132.31 and 633.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.37, 1,132.31 and 633.57 is: 874.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.37 : 1,132.31 = 633.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.37/1,132.31 = 633.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.37x = 1,132.31 × 633.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.37x = 717,399.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,399.69/820.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.49

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