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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.87, 1,260.33 and 633.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.87, 1,260.33 and 633.02 is: 873.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.87 : 1,260.33 = 633.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.87/1,260.33 = 633.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.87x = 1,260.33 × 633.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.87x = 797,810.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,810.76/912.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.96

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