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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.68, 1,135.75 and 632.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.68, 1,135.75 and 632.08 is: 872.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.68 : 1,135.75 = 632.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.68/1,135.75 = 632.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.68x = 1,135.75 × 632.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.68x = 717,884.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,884.86/822.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.62

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