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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.59, 1,134.36 and 635.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.59, 1,134.36 and 635.63 is: 876.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.59 : 1,134.36 = 635.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.59/1,134.36 = 635.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.59x = 1,134.36 × 635.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.59x = 721,033.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,033.25/822.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.54

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