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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.15, 1,136.76 and 628.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.15, 1,136.76 and 628.13 is: 866.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.15 : 1,136.76 = 628.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.15/1,136.76 = 628.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.15x = 1,136.76 × 628.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.15x = 714,033.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,033.06/824.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.39

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