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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.02, 1,141.88 and 631.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.02, 1,141.88 and 631.19 is: 870.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.02 : 1,141.88 = 631.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.02/1,141.88 = 631.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.02x = 1,141.88 × 631.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.02x = 720,737.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,737.53/828.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.44

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