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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.61, 1,295.37 and 474.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.61, 1,295.37 and 474.36 is: 711.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.61 : 1,295.37 = 474.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.61/1,295.37 = 474.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.61x = 1,295.37 × 474.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.61x = 614,471.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,471.71/863.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.52

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