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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.48, 1,300 and 635

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.48, 1,300 and 635 is: 951.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.48 : 1,300 = 635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.48/1,300 = 635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.48x = 1,300 × 635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.48x = 825,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,500/867.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.61

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