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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.96, 1,132.76 and 635.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.96, 1,132.76 and 635.12 is: 875.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.96 : 1,132.76 = 635.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.96/1,132.76 = 635.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.96x = 1,132.76 × 635.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.96x = 719,438.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,438.53/821.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.27

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