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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.22, 1,256.82 and 631.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.22, 1,256.82 and 631.46 is: 870.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.22 : 1,256.82 = 631.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.22/1,256.82 = 631.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.22x = 1,256.82 × 631.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.22x = 793,632.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,632.33/911.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.96

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