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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.58, 1,293.96 and 604.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.58, 1,293.96 and 604.02 is: 905.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.58 : 1,293.96 = 604.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.58/1,293.96 = 604.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.58x = 1,293.96 × 604.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.58x = 781,577.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,577.72/863.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.04

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