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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.21, 1,141.73 and 631.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.21, 1,141.73 and 631.38 is: 870.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.21 : 1,141.73 = 631.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.21/1,141.73 = 631.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.21x = 1,141.73 × 631.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.21x = 720,862.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,862.33/828.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.39

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