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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.60, 1,294.20 and 424.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.60, 1,294.20 and 424.02 is: 636.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.60 : 1,294.20 = 424.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.60/1,294.20 = 424.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.60x = 1,294.20 × 424.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.60x = 548,766.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,766.68/862.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.18

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