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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.34, 1,293.90 and 617.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.34, 1,293.90 and 617.12 is: 925.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.34 : 1,293.90 = 617.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.34/1,293.90 = 617.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.34x = 1,293.90 × 617.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.34x = 798,491.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,491.57/862.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.96

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