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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.15, 1,258.08 and 632.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.15, 1,258.08 and 632.30 is: 873.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.15 : 1,258.08 = 632.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.15/1,258.08 = 632.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.15x = 1,258.08 × 632.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.15x = 795,483.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,483.98/911.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.05

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