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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.32, 1,296.12 and 634.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.32, 1,296.12 and 634.59 is: 950.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.32 : 1,296.12 = 634.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.32/1,296.12 = 634.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.32x = 1,296.12 × 634.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.32x = 822,504.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,504.79/865.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.52

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