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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.52, 1,137.02 and 634.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.52, 1,137.02 and 634.14 is: 875.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.52 : 1,137.02 = 634.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.52/1,137.02 = 634.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.52x = 1,137.02 × 634.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.52x = 721,029.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,029.86/823.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.55

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