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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.48, 1,313.49 and 636.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.48, 1,313.49 and 636.90 is: 879.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.48 : 1,313.49 = 636.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.48/1,313.49 = 636.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.48x = 1,313.49 × 636.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.48x = 836,561.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,561.78/951.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.22

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