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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.12, 1,296.83 and 633.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.12, 1,296.83 and 633.61 is: 950.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.12 : 1,296.83 = 633.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.12/1,296.83 = 633.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.12x = 1,296.83 × 633.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.12x = 821,676.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,676.80/864.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.88

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