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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.08, 1,294.62 and 575.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.08, 1,294.62 and 575.80 is: 863.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.08 : 1,294.62 = 575.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.08/1,294.62 = 575.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.08x = 1,294.62 × 575.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.08x = 745,442.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,442.20/863.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.70

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