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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.52, 1,258.47 and 631.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.52, 1,258.47 and 631.65 is: 872.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.52 : 1,258.47 = 631.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.52/1,258.47 = 631.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.52x = 1,258.47 × 631.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.52x = 794,917.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,917.29/911.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.08

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