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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.45, 1,192.27 and 703.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.45, 1,192.27 and 703.96 is: 972.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.45 : 1,192.27 = 703.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.45/1,192.27 = 703.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.45x = 1,192.27 × 703.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.45x = 839,312.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,312.36/863.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.04

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