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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.32, 1,259.79 and 633.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.32, 1,259.79 and 633.56 is: 873.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.32 : 1,259.79 = 633.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.32/1,259.79 = 633.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.32x = 1,259.79 × 633.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.32x = 798,146.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,146.25/913.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.90

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