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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.02, 1,293.09 and 633.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.02, 1,293.09 and 633.75 is: 950.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.02 : 1,293.09 = 633.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.02/1,293.09 = 633.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.02x = 1,293.09 × 633.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.02x = 819,495.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,495.79/862.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.67

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