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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.17, 1,295.31 and 424.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.17, 1,295.31 and 424.91 is: 636.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.17 : 1,295.31 = 424.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.17/1,295.31 = 424.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.17x = 1,295.31 × 424.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.17x = 550,383.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,383.70/864.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.90

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