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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.66, 1,307.95 and 630.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.66, 1,307.95 and 630.18 is: 945.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.66 : 1,307.95 = 630.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.66/1,307.95 = 630.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.66x = 1,307.95 × 630.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.66x = 824,242.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,242.36/871.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.60

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