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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.50, 1,259.56 and 633.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.50, 1,259.56 and 633.11 is: 873.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.50 : 1,259.56 = 633.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.50/1,259.56 = 633.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.50x = 1,259.56 × 633.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.50x = 797,439.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,439.25/912.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.90

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