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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.13, 1,292.19 and 658.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.13, 1,292.19 and 658.51 is: 985.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.13 : 1,292.19 = 658.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.13/1,292.19 = 658.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.13x = 1,292.19 × 658.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.13x = 850,920.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,920.04/863.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.86

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