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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.40, 1,293.98 and 575.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.40, 1,293.98 and 575.08 is: 861.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.40 : 1,293.98 = 575.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.40/1,293.98 = 575.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.40x = 1,293.98 × 575.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.40x = 744,142.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,142.02/863.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.87

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