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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.23, 1,294.77 and 633.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.23, 1,294.77 and 633.55 is: 948.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.23 : 1,294.77 = 633.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.23/1,294.77 = 633.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.23x = 1,294.77 × 633.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.23x = 820,298.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,298.57/865.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.07

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