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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.68, 1,310.36 and 630.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.68, 1,310.36 and 630.60 is: 944.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.68 : 1,310.36 = 630.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.68/1,310.36 = 630.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.68x = 1,310.36 × 630.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.68x = 826,313.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,313.02/874.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.70

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