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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.58, 1,294.79 and 424.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.58, 1,294.79 and 424.94 is: 637.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.58 : 1,294.79 = 424.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.58/1,294.79 = 424.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.58x = 1,294.79 × 424.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.58x = 550,199.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,199.46/863.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.11

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