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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.43, 1,258.16 and 632.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.43, 1,258.16 and 632.59 is: 873.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.43 : 1,258.16 = 632.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.43/1,258.16 = 632.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.43x = 1,258.16 × 632.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.43x = 795,899.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,899.43/911.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.24

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