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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.26, 1,310.83 and 630.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.26, 1,310.83 and 630.59 is: 944.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.26 : 1,310.83 = 630.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.26/1,310.83 = 630.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.26x = 1,310.83 × 630.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.26x = 826,591.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,591.71/875.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.40

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