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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.96, 1,294.34 and 424.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.96, 1,294.34 and 424.04 is: 636.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.96 : 1,294.34 = 424.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.96/1,294.34 = 424.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.96x = 1,294.34 × 424.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.96x = 548,845.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,845.46/862.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.01

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