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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.20, 1,293.64 and 619.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.20, 1,293.64 and 619.19 is: 927.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.20 : 1,293.64 = 619.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.20/1,293.64 = 619.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.20x = 1,293.64 × 619.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.20x = 800,999.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,999.39/863.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.94

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