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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.19, 1,295.10 and 629.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.19, 1,295.10 and 629.16 is: 943.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.19 : 1,295.10 = 629.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.19/1,295.10 = 629.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.19x = 1,295.10 × 629.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.19x = 814,825.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,825.12/863.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.97

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