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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.58, 1,257.18 and 630.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.58, 1,257.18 and 630.71 is: 870.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.58 : 1,257.18 = 630.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.58/1,257.18 = 630.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.58x = 1,257.18 × 630.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.58x = 792,919.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,919.13/910.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.78

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