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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.56, 1,302.84 and 636.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.56, 1,302.84 and 636.24 is: 954.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.56 : 1,302.84 = 636.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.56/1,302.84 = 636.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.56x = 1,302.84 × 636.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.56x = 828,918.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,918.92/868.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.36

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