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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.44, 1,292.14 and 620.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.44, 1,292.14 and 620.44 is: 928.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.44 : 1,292.14 = 620.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.44/1,292.14 = 620.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.44x = 1,292.14 × 620.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.44x = 801,695.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,695.34/863.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.49

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