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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.70, 1,294.95 and 424.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.70, 1,294.95 and 424.54 is: 636.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.70 : 1,294.95 = 424.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.70/1,294.95 = 424.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.70x = 1,294.95 × 424.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.70x = 549,761.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,761.28/863.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.52

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