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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.56, 1,294.92 and 671.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.56, 1,294.92 and 671.04 is: 1,007.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.56 : 1,294.92 = 671.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.56/1,294.92 = 671.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.56x = 1,294.92 × 671.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.56x = 868,943.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,943.12/862.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.40

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