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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.62, 1,312.50 and 636.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.62, 1,312.50 and 636.79 is: 878.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.62 : 1,312.50 = 636.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.62/1,312.50 = 636.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.62x = 1,312.50 × 636.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.62x = 835,784.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,784.75/951.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.27

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