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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.02, 1,292.99 and 679.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.02, 1,292.99 and 679.52 is: 1,018.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.02 : 1,292.99 = 679.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.02/1,292.99 = 679.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.02x = 1,292.99 × 679.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.02x = 878,612.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,612.56/863.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.07

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