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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.52, 1,292.34 and 679.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.52, 1,292.34 and 679.64 is: 1,018.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.52 : 1,292.34 = 679.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.52/1,292.34 = 679.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.52x = 1,292.34 × 679.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.52x = 878,325.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,325.96/862.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.33

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