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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.24, 1,145.07 and 634.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.24, 1,145.07 and 634.68 is: 874.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.24 : 1,145.07 = 634.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.24/1,145.07 = 634.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.24x = 1,145.07 × 634.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.24x = 726,753.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,753.03/831.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.30

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