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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.97, 1,293.37 and 615.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.97, 1,293.37 and 615.78 is: 922.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.97 : 1,293.37 = 615.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.97/1,293.37 = 615.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.97x = 1,293.37 × 615.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.97x = 796,429.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,429.84/862.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.90

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