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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.51, 1,135.60 and 635.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.51, 1,135.60 and 635.67 is: 877.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.51 : 1,135.60 = 635.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.51/1,135.60 = 635.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.51x = 1,135.60 × 635.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.51x = 721,865.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,865.26/822.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.64

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