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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.25, 1,294.19 and 804.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.25, 1,294.19 and 804.47 is: 1,206.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.25 : 1,294.19 = 804.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.25/1,294.19 = 804.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.25x = 1,294.19 × 804.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.25x = 1,041,136.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,136.24/863.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.07

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