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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.07, 1,259.79 and 632.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.07, 1,259.79 and 632.99 is: 873.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.07 : 1,259.79 = 632.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.07/1,259.79 = 632.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.07x = 1,259.79 × 632.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.07x = 797,434.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,434.47/913.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.36

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