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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.49, 1,295.79 and 632.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.49, 1,295.79 and 632.79 is: 949.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.49 : 1,295.79 = 632.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.49/1,295.79 = 632.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.49x = 1,295.79 × 632.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.49x = 819,962.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,962.95/863.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.59

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