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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.62, 1,298.70 and 630.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.62, 1,298.70 and 630.92 is: 946.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.62 : 1,298.70 = 630.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.62/1,298.70 = 630.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.62x = 1,298.70 × 630.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.62x = 819,379.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,379.05/865.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.58

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