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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.60, 1,292.16 and 479.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.60, 1,292.16 and 479.12 is: 716.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.60 : 1,292.16 = 479.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.60/1,292.16 = 479.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.60x = 1,292.16 × 479.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.60x = 619,099.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,099.70/863.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.88

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