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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.06, 1,293.78 and 477.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.06, 1,293.78 and 477.50 is: 715.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.06 : 1,293.78 = 477.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.06/1,293.78 = 477.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.06x = 1,293.78 × 477.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.06x = 617,779.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,779.95/863.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.80

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