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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.88, 1,141.44 and 631.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.88, 1,141.44 and 631.08 is: 870.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.88 : 1,141.44 = 631.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.88/1,141.44 = 631.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.88x = 1,141.44 × 631.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.88x = 720,339.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,339.96/827.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.10

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