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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.27, 1,133.98 and 635.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.27, 1,133.98 and 635.47 is: 876.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.27 : 1,133.98 = 635.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.27/1,133.98 = 635.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.27x = 1,133.98 × 635.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.27x = 720,610.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,610.27/822.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.37

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