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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.06, 1,258.70 and 632.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.06, 1,258.70 and 632.87 is: 872.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.06 : 1,258.70 = 632.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.06/1,258.70 = 632.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.06x = 1,258.70 × 632.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.06x = 796,593.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,593.47/913.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.44

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