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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.04, 1,293.84 and 602.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.04, 1,293.84 and 602.94 is: 903.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.04 : 1,293.84 = 602.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.04/1,293.84 = 602.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.04x = 1,293.84 × 602.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.04x = 780,107.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,107.89/863.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.91

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