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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.92, 1,294.09 and 423.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.92, 1,294.09 and 423.85 is: 634.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.92 : 1,294.09 = 423.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.92/1,294.09 = 423.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.92x = 1,294.09 × 423.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.92x = 548,500.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,500.05/863.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.90

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