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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.14, 1,147.11 and 634.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.14, 1,147.11 and 634.28 is: 875.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.14 : 1,147.11 = 634.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.14/1,147.11 = 634.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.14x = 1,147.11 × 634.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.14x = 727,588.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,588.93/831.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.41

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