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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.38, 1,141.35 and 630.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.38, 1,141.35 and 630.55 is: 869.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.38 : 1,141.35 = 630.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.38/1,141.35 = 630.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.38x = 1,141.35 × 630.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.38x = 719,678.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,678.24/827.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.83

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