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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.36, 1,292.96 and 716.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.36, 1,292.96 and 716.02 is: 1,072.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.36 : 1,292.96 = 716.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.36/1,292.96 = 716.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.36x = 1,292.96 × 716.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.36x = 925,785.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,785.22/863.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.30

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