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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.15, 1,135.38 and 627.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.15, 1,135.38 and 627.13 is: 865.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.15 : 1,135.38 = 627.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.15/1,135.38 = 627.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.15x = 1,135.38 × 627.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.15x = 712,030.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,030.86/823.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.01

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