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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.26, 1,313.04 and 637.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.26, 1,313.04 and 637.06 is: 879.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.26 : 1,313.04 = 637.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.26/1,313.04 = 637.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.26x = 1,313.04 × 637.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.26x = 836,485.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,485.26/951.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.34

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