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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.19, 1,294.56 and 424.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.19, 1,294.56 and 424.22 is: 636.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.19 : 1,294.56 = 424.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.19/1,294.56 = 424.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.19x = 1,294.56 × 424.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.19x = 549,171.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,171.77/863.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.21

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