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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.85, 1,293.12 and 656.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.85, 1,293.12 and 656.79 is: 984.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.85 : 1,293.12 = 656.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.85/1,293.12 = 656.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.85x = 1,293.12 × 656.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.85x = 849,308.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,308.28/862.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.31

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