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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.62, 1,293.52 and 633.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.62, 1,293.52 and 633.20 is: 950.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.62 : 1,293.52 = 633.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.62/1,293.52 = 633.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.62x = 1,293.52 × 633.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.62x = 819,056.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,056.86/861.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.60

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