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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.47, 1,295.21 and 673.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.47, 1,295.21 and 673.39 is: 1,010.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.47 : 1,295.21 = 673.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.47/1,295.21 = 673.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.47x = 1,295.21 × 673.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.47x = 872,181.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,181.46/863.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.09

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