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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.36, 1,295.39 and 633.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.36, 1,295.39 and 633.42 is: 950.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.36 : 1,295.39 = 633.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.36/1,295.39 = 633.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.36x = 1,295.39 × 633.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.36x = 820,527.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,527.52/863.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.39

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