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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.34, 1,294.89 and 424.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.34, 1,294.89 and 424.62 is: 636.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.34 : 1,294.89 = 424.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.34/1,294.89 = 424.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.34x = 1,294.89 × 424.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.34x = 549,836.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,836.19/863.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.87

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