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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.64, 1,318.64 and 633.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.64, 1,318.64 and 633.86 is: 954.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.64 : 1,318.64 = 633.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.64/1,318.64 = 633.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.64x = 1,318.64 × 633.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.64x = 835,833.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,833.15/875.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.54

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