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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.89, 1,270.02 and 632.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.89, 1,270.02 and 632.93 is: 873.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.89 : 1,270.02 = 632.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.89/1,270.02 = 632.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.89x = 1,270.02 × 632.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.89x = 803,829.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,829.80/919.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.83

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