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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.10, 870.99 and 610.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.10, 870.99 and 610.94 is: 843.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.10 : 870.99 = 610.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.10/870.99 = 610.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.10x = 870.99 × 610.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.10x = 532,122.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,122.63/631.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.17

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