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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.37, 1,294.20 and 631.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.37, 1,294.20 and 631.85 is: 948.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.37 : 1,294.20 = 631.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.37/1,294.20 = 631.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.37x = 1,294.20 × 631.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.37x = 817,738.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,738.61/862.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.25

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