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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.28, 1,292.86 and 472.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.28, 1,292.86 and 472.69 is: 707.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.28 : 1,292.86 = 472.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.28/1,292.86 = 472.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.28x = 1,292.86 × 472.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.28x = 611,121.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,121.99/863.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.91

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