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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.06, 1,294.72 and 619.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.06, 1,294.72 and 619.11 is: 928.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.06 : 1,294.72 = 619.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.06/1,294.72 = 619.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.06x = 1,294.72 × 619.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.06x = 801,572.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,572.55/863.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.76

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