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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.19, 1,132.39 and 634.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.19, 1,132.39 and 634.71 is: 875.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.19 : 1,132.39 = 634.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.19/1,132.39 = 634.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.19x = 1,132.39 × 634.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.19x = 718,739.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,739.26/821.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.24

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