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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.52, 1,132.88 and 631.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.52, 1,132.88 and 631.14 is: 871.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.52 : 1,132.88 = 631.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.52/1,132.88 = 631.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.52x = 1,132.88 × 631.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.52x = 715,002.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,002.73/820.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.41

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