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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.45, 1,294.01 and 619.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.45, 1,294.01 and 619.44 is: 928.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.45 : 1,294.01 = 619.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.45/1,294.01 = 619.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.45x = 1,294.01 × 619.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.45x = 801,558.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,558.46/863.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.32

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