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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.81, 1,261.26 and 630.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.81, 1,261.26 and 630.63 is: 870.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.81 : 1,261.26 = 630.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.81/1,261.26 = 630.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.81x = 1,261.26 × 630.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.81x = 795,387.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,387.61/913.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.41

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