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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.89, 1,141.25 and 630.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.89, 1,141.25 and 630.03 is: 869.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.89 : 1,141.25 = 630.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.89/1,141.25 = 630.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.89x = 1,141.25 × 630.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.89x = 719,018.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,018.59/826.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.55

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