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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.24, 1,294.24 and 424.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.24, 1,294.24 and 424.32 is: 636.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.24 : 1,294.24 = 424.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.24/1,294.24 = 424.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.24x = 1,294.24 × 424.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.24x = 549,171.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,171.92/863.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.18

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