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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.91, 1,294.67 and 424.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.91, 1,294.67 and 424.11 is: 636.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.91 : 1,294.67 = 424.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.91/1,294.67 = 424.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.91x = 1,294.67 × 424.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.91x = 549,080.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,080.37/862.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.32

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