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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.84, 1,133.30 and 634

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.84, 1,133.30 and 634 is: 875.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.84 : 1,133.30 = 634 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.84/1,133.30 = 634/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.84x = 1,133.30 × 634
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.84x = 718,512.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,512.20/820.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.34

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