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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.09, 1,135.71 and 636.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.09, 1,135.71 and 636.06 is: 878.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.09 : 1,135.71 = 636.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.09/1,135.71 = 636.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.09x = 1,135.71 × 636.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.09x = 722,379.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,379.70/822.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.71

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