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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.10, 1,295.49 and 616.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.10, 1,295.49 and 616.58 is: 925.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.10 : 1,295.49 = 616.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.10/1,295.49 = 616.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.10x = 1,295.49 × 616.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.10x = 798,773.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,773.22/863.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.47

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