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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.61, 1,296.63 and 824.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.61, 1,296.63 and 824.46 is: 1,237.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.61 : 1,296.63 = 824.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.61/1,296.63 = 824.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.61x = 1,296.63 × 824.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.61x = 1,069,019.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,019.57/863.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.85

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