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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.42, 1,297.62 and 718.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.42, 1,297.62 and 718.07 is: 1,079.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.42 : 1,297.62 = 718.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.42/1,297.62 = 718.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.42x = 1,297.62 × 718.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.42x = 931,775.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,775.51/863.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.17

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