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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.55, 1,293.26 and 472.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.55, 1,293.26 and 472.97 is: 708.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.55 : 1,293.26 = 472.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.55/1,293.26 = 472.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.55x = 1,293.26 × 472.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.55x = 611,664.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,664.35/863.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.31

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