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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.72, 1,259.04 and 633.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.72, 1,259.04 and 633.12 is: 873.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.72 : 1,259.04 = 633.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.72/1,259.04 = 633.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.72x = 1,259.04 × 633.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.72x = 797,121.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,121.06/912.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.35

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