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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.49, 1,134.18 and 634.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.49, 1,134.18 and 634.65 is: 876.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.49 : 1,134.18 = 634.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.49/1,134.18 = 634.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.49x = 1,134.18 × 634.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.49x = 719,807.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,807.34/821.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.22

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