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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.40, 1,294.20 and 619.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.40, 1,294.20 and 619.13 is: 929.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.40 : 1,294.20 = 619.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.40/1,294.20 = 619.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.40x = 1,294.20 × 619.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.40x = 801,278.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,278.05/862.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.13

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