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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.44, 1,294.16 and 603.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.44, 1,294.16 and 603.52 is: 904.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.44 : 1,294.16 = 603.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.44/1,294.16 = 603.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.44x = 1,294.16 × 603.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.44x = 781,051.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,051.44/863.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.58

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