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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.18, 1,256.84 and 631.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.18, 1,256.84 and 631.28 is: 870.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.18 : 1,256.84 = 631.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.18/1,256.84 = 631.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.18x = 1,256.84 × 631.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.18x = 793,417.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,417.96/911.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.76

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