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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.04, 1,295.28 and 619.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.04, 1,295.28 and 619.68 is: 930.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.04 : 1,295.28 = 619.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.04/1,295.28 = 619.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.04x = 1,295.28 × 619.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.04x = 802,659.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,659.11/863.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.04

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