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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.70, 1,314.36 and 632.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.70, 1,314.36 and 632.70 is: 949.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.70 : 1,314.36 = 632.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.70/1,314.36 = 632.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.70x = 1,314.36 × 632.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.70x = 831,595.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,595.57/875.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.64

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