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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.03, 1,288.69 and 678.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.03, 1,288.69 and 678.35 is: 1,012.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.03 : 1,288.69 = 678.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.03/1,288.69 = 678.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.03x = 1,288.69 × 678.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.03x = 874,182.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,182.86/863.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.92

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