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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.20, 1,295.08 and 619.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.20, 1,295.08 and 619.52 is: 929.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.20 : 1,295.08 = 619.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.20/1,295.08 = 619.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.20x = 1,295.08 × 619.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.20x = 802,327.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,327.96/863.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.48

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