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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.87, 1,136.51 and 627.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.87, 1,136.51 and 627.04 is: 864.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.87 : 1,136.51 = 627.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.87/1,136.51 = 627.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.87x = 1,136.51 × 627.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.87x = 712,631.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,631.55/823.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.99

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