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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.83, 1,133.16 and 633.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.83, 1,133.16 and 633.90 is: 875.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.83 : 1,133.16 = 633.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.83/1,133.16 = 633.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.83x = 1,133.16 × 633.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.83x = 718,307.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,307.29/820.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.10

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