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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.04, 1,294.79 and 616.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.04, 1,294.79 and 616.56 is: 925.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.04 : 1,294.79 = 616.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.04/1,294.79 = 616.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.04x = 1,294.79 × 616.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.04x = 798,315.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,315.72/863.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.00

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