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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.32, 1,293.72 and 472.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.32, 1,293.72 and 472.99 is: 708.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.32 : 1,293.72 = 472.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.32/1,293.72 = 472.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.32x = 1,293.72 × 472.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.32x = 611,916.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,916.62/863.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.79

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