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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.62, 1,294.25 and 423.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.62, 1,294.25 and 423.83 is: 635.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.62 : 1,294.25 = 423.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.62/1,294.25 = 423.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.62x = 1,294.25 × 423.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.62x = 548,533.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,533.39/862.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.89

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