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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.24, 1,292.79 and 472.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.24, 1,292.79 and 472.65 is: 707.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.24 : 1,292.79 = 472.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.24/1,292.79 = 472.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.24x = 1,292.79 × 472.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.24x = 611,037.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,037.19/863.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.85

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