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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.05, 1,293.09 and 709.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.05, 1,293.09 and 709.88 is: 1,064.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.05 : 1,293.09 = 709.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.05/1,293.09 = 709.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.05x = 1,293.09 × 709.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.05x = 917,929.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,929.60/862.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.82

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