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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.60, 1,258.48 and 632.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.60, 1,258.48 and 632.32 is: 872.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.60 : 1,258.48 = 632.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.60/1,258.48 = 632.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.60x = 1,258.48 × 632.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.60x = 795,762.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,762.07/911.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.93

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