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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.52, 1,259.85 and 632.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.52, 1,259.85 and 632.65 is: 873.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.52 : 1,259.85 = 632.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.52/1,259.85 = 632.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.52x = 1,259.85 × 632.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.52x = 797,044.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,044.10/912.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.45

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