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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.70, 1,256.79 and 631.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.70, 1,256.79 and 631.50 is: 870.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.70 : 1,256.79 = 631.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.70/1,256.79 = 631.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.70x = 1,256.79 × 631.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.70x = 793,662.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,662.89/911.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.53

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