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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.19, 1,293.66 and 657

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.19, 1,293.66 and 657 is: 984.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.19 : 1,293.66 = 657 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.19/1,293.66 = 657/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.19x = 1,293.66 × 657
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.19x = 849,934.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,934.62/863.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.64

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