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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.98, 1,296.95 and 634.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.98, 1,296.95 and 634.29 is: 949.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.98 : 1,296.95 = 634.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.98/1,296.95 = 634.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.98x = 1,296.95 × 634.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.98x = 822,639.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,639.24/865.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.95

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