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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.80, 1,294.42 and 634.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.80, 1,294.42 and 634.68 is: 951.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.80 : 1,294.42 = 634.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.80/1,294.42 = 634.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.80x = 1,294.42 × 634.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.80x = 821,542.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,542.49/863.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.08

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