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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.05, 1,293.30 and 633.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.05, 1,293.30 and 633.93 is: 949.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.05 : 1,293.30 = 633.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.05/1,293.30 = 633.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.05x = 1,293.30 × 633.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.05x = 819,858.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,858.50/863.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.95

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