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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.50, 1,294.16 and 680.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.50, 1,294.16 and 680.17 is: 1,019.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.50 : 1,294.16 = 680.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.50/1,294.16 = 680.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.50x = 1,294.16 × 680.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.50x = 880,247.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,247.27/863.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.40

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