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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.50, 1,260.63 and 637.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.50, 1,260.63 and 637.98 is: 880.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.50 : 1,260.63 = 637.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.50/1,260.63 = 637.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.50x = 1,260.63 × 637.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.50x = 804,256.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,256.73/913.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.41

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