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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.67, 1,259.70 and 633.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.67, 1,259.70 and 633.41 is: 873.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.67 : 1,259.70 = 633.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.67/1,259.70 = 633.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.67x = 1,259.70 × 633.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.67x = 797,900.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,900.28/913.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.30

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