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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.70, 1,259.10 and 632.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.70, 1,259.10 and 632.64 is: 873.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.70 : 1,259.10 = 632.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.70/1,259.10 = 632.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.70x = 1,259.10 × 632.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.70x = 796,557.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,557.02/911.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.71

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