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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.60, 1,261.24 and 634.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.60, 1,261.24 and 634.32 is: 875.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.60 : 1,261.24 = 634.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.60/1,261.24 = 634.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.60x = 1,261.24 × 634.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.60x = 800,029.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,029.76/913.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.69

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