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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.72, 1,295.52 and 708.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.72, 1,295.52 and 708.64 is: 1,064.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.72 : 1,295.52 = 708.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.72/1,295.52 = 708.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.72x = 1,295.52 × 708.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.72x = 918,057.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,057.29/862.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.14

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