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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.08, 1,293.78 and 477.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.08, 1,293.78 and 477.52 is: 715.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.08 : 1,293.78 = 477.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.08/1,293.78 = 477.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.08x = 1,293.78 × 477.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.08x = 617,805.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,805.83/863.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.82

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