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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.12, 1,134.68 and 635.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.12, 1,134.68 and 635.19 is: 876.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.12 : 1,134.68 = 635.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.12/1,134.68 = 635.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.12x = 1,134.68 × 635.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.12x = 720,734.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,734.21/822.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.68

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