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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.81, 1,294.07 and 423.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.81, 1,294.07 and 423.95 is: 635.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.81 : 1,294.07 = 423.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.81/1,294.07 = 423.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.81x = 1,294.07 × 423.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.81x = 548,612.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,612.39/862.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.85

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