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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.68, 1,299.19 and 635.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.68, 1,299.19 and 635.16 is: 953.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.68 : 1,299.19 = 635.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.68/1,299.19 = 635.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.68x = 1,299.19 × 635.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.68x = 825,193.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,193.52/865.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.23

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