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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.40, 1,295.70 and 620.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.40, 1,295.70 and 620.13 is: 930.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.40 : 1,295.70 = 620.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.40/1,295.70 = 620.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.40x = 1,295.70 × 620.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.40x = 803,502.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,502.44/863.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.63

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