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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.36, 1,293.80 and 424.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.36, 1,293.80 and 424.27 is: 635.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.36 : 1,293.80 = 424.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.36/1,293.80 = 424.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.36x = 1,293.80 × 424.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.36x = 548,915.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,915.17/863.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.79

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