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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.60, 1,259.86 and 633.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.60, 1,259.86 and 633.32 is: 874.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.60 : 1,259.86 = 633.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.60/1,259.86 = 633.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.60x = 1,259.86 × 633.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.60x = 797,894.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,894.54/912.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.31

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