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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.33, 1,297.14 and 633.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.33, 1,297.14 and 633.81 is: 951.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.33 : 1,297.14 = 633.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.33/1,297.14 = 633.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.33x = 1,297.14 × 633.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.33x = 822,140.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,140.30/864.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.19

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