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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.26, 1,292.96 and 619.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.26, 1,292.96 and 619.04 is: 927.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.26 : 1,292.96 = 619.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.26/1,292.96 = 619.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.26x = 1,292.96 × 619.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.26x = 800,398.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,398.74/863.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.18

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