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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.36, 1,293.84 and 679.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.36, 1,293.84 and 679.92 is: 1,018.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.36 : 1,293.84 = 679.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.36/1,293.84 = 679.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.36x = 1,293.84 × 679.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.36x = 879,707.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,707.69/863.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.93

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