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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.44, 1,135.26 and 634.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.44, 1,135.26 and 634.61 is: 874.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.44 : 1,135.26 = 634.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.44/1,135.26 = 634.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.44x = 1,135.26 × 634.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.44x = 720,441.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,441.67/823.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.92

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