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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.22, 1,294.08 and 632.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.22, 1,294.08 and 632.91 is: 947.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.22 : 1,294.08 = 632.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.22/1,294.08 = 632.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.22x = 1,294.08 × 632.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.22x = 819,038.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,038.65/864.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.72

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