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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.18, 1,295.23 and 659.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.18, 1,295.23 and 659.06 is: 988.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.18 : 1,295.23 = 659.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.18/1,295.23 = 659.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.18x = 1,295.23 × 659.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.18x = 853,634.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,634.28/863.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.94

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