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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.04, 1,190.48 and 652.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.04, 1,190.48 and 652.81 is: 900.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.04 : 1,190.48 = 652.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.04/1,190.48 = 652.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.04x = 1,190.48 × 652.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.04x = 777,157.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,157.25/863.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.49

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