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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.04, 1,258.72 and 632.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.04, 1,258.72 and 632.79 is: 872.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.04 : 1,258.72 = 632.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.04/1,258.72 = 632.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.04x = 1,258.72 × 632.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.04x = 796,510.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,510.16/913.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.37

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