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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.21, 1,259.14 and 633.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.21, 1,259.14 and 633.23 is: 873.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.21 : 1,259.14 = 633.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.21/1,259.14 = 633.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.21x = 1,259.14 × 633.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.21x = 797,325.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,325.22/913.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.10

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