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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.05, 1,258.90 and 633.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.05, 1,258.90 and 633.52 is: 873.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.05 : 1,258.90 = 633.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.05/1,258.90 = 633.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.05x = 1,258.90 × 633.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.05x = 797,538.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,538.33/913.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.49

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