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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.81, 1,140.17 and 630.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.81, 1,140.17 and 630.33 is: 870.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.81 : 1,140.17 = 630.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.81/1,140.17 = 630.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.81x = 1,140.17 × 630.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.81x = 718,680.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,680.20/825.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.27

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