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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.76, 1,294.56 and 429.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.76, 1,294.56 and 429.96 is: 644.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.76 : 1,294.56 = 429.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.76/1,294.56 = 429.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.76x = 1,294.56 × 429.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.76x = 556,609.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,609.02/863.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.40

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