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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.36, 1,292.64 and 671.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.36, 1,292.64 and 671.36 is: 1,005.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.36 : 1,292.64 = 671.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.36/1,292.64 = 671.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.36x = 1,292.64 × 671.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.36x = 867,826.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,826.79/863.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.17

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