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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.13, 1,296.05 and 699.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.13, 1,296.05 and 699.24 is: 1,049.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.13 : 1,296.05 = 699.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.13/1,296.05 = 699.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.13x = 1,296.05 × 699.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.13x = 906,246.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,246.51/863.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.95

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