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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.34, 1,292.49 and 671.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.34, 1,292.49 and 671.10 is: 1,004.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.34 : 1,292.49 = 671.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.34/1,292.49 = 671.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.34x = 1,292.49 × 671.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.34x = 867,390.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,390.04/863.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.69

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