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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.38, 1,261.68 and 633.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.38, 1,261.68 and 633.12 is: 874.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.38 : 1,261.68 = 633.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.38/1,261.68 = 633.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.38x = 1,261.68 × 633.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.38x = 798,794.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,794.84/913.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.55

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