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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.07, 1,295.32 and 425.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.07, 1,295.32 and 425.07 is: 637.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.07 : 1,295.32 = 425.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.07/1,295.32 = 425.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.07x = 1,295.32 × 425.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.07x = 550,601.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,601.67/864.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.22

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