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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.44, 1,146.94 and 634.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.44, 1,146.94 and 634.61 is: 875.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.44 : 1,146.94 = 634.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.44/1,146.94 = 634.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.44x = 1,146.94 × 634.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.44x = 727,859.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,859.59/831.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.42

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