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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.92, 1,294.11 and 423.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.92, 1,294.11 and 423.90 is: 635.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.92 : 1,294.11 = 423.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.92/1,294.11 = 423.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.92x = 1,294.11 × 423.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.92x = 548,573.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,573.23/862.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.72

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