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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.52, 1,294.13 and 424.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.52, 1,294.13 and 424.10 is: 635.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.52 : 1,294.13 = 424.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.52/1,294.13 = 424.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.52x = 1,294.13 × 424.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.52x = 548,831.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,831.94/863.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.58

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