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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.28, 1,296.36 and 523.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.28, 1,296.36 and 523.44 is: 786.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.28 : 1,296.36 = 523.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.28/1,296.36 = 523.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.28x = 1,296.36 × 523.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.28x = 678,566.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,566.68/863.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.03

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