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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.88, 1,295.19 and 647.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.88, 1,295.19 and 647.82 is: 972.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.88 : 1,295.19 = 647.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.88/1,295.19 = 647.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.88x = 1,295.19 × 647.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.88x = 839,049.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,049.99/862.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.39

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