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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.94, 1,258.85 and 633.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.94, 1,258.85 and 633.09 is: 873.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.94 : 1,258.85 = 633.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.94/1,258.85 = 633.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.94x = 1,258.85 × 633.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.94x = 796,965.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,965.35/911.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.92

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