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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.16, 1,296.89 and 633.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.16, 1,296.89 and 633.63 is: 950.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.16 : 1,296.89 = 633.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.16/1,296.89 = 633.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.16x = 1,296.89 × 633.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.16x = 821,748.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,748.41/864.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.93

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