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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.58, 1,132.77 and 633.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.58, 1,132.77 and 633.62 is: 874.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.58 : 1,132.77 = 633.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.58/1,132.77 = 633.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.58x = 1,132.77 × 633.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.58x = 717,745.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,745.73/820.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.68

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