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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.28, 1,133.91 and 634.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.28, 1,133.91 and 634.44 is: 875.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.28 : 1,133.91 = 634.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.28/1,133.91 = 634.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.28x = 1,133.91 × 634.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.28x = 719,397.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,397.86/821.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.95

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