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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.97, 1,292.68 and 716.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.97, 1,292.68 and 716.38 is: 1,073.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.97 : 1,292.68 = 716.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.97/1,292.68 = 716.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.97x = 1,292.68 × 716.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.97x = 926,043.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,043.73/862.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.09

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