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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.05, 1,296.29 and 635.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.05, 1,296.29 and 635.93 is: 952.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.05 : 1,296.29 = 635.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.05/1,296.29 = 635.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.05x = 1,296.29 × 635.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.05x = 824,349.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,349.70/865.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.95

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