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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.40, 1,295.76 and 633.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.40, 1,295.76 and 633.08 is: 947.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.40 : 1,295.76 = 633.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.40/1,295.76 = 633.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.40x = 1,295.76 × 633.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.40x = 820,319.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,319.74/865.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.91

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