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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.65, 1,293.06 and 619.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.65, 1,293.06 and 619.04 is: 927.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.65 : 1,293.06 = 619.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.65/1,293.06 = 619.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.65x = 1,293.06 × 619.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.65x = 800,461.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,461.42/862.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.91

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