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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.88, 1,142.64 and 631.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.88, 1,142.64 and 631.04 is: 870.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.88 : 1,142.64 = 631.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.88/1,142.64 = 631.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.88x = 1,142.64 × 631.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.88x = 721,051.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,051.55/827.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.96

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