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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.21, 1,132.52 and 635.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.21, 1,132.52 and 635.18 is: 875.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.21 : 1,132.52 = 635.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.21/1,132.52 = 635.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.21x = 1,132.52 × 635.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.21x = 719,345.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,345.22/821.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.96

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