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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.08, 1,296.60 and 633.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.08, 1,296.60 and 633.44 is: 950.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.08 : 1,296.60 = 633.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.08/1,296.60 = 633.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.08x = 1,296.60 × 633.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.08x = 821,318.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,318.30/864.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.51

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