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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.15, 1,293.82 and 619.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.15, 1,293.82 and 619.55 is: 928.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.15 : 1,293.82 = 619.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.15/1,293.82 = 619.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.15x = 1,293.82 × 619.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.15x = 801,576.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,576.61/863.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.66

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