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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.71, 1,300.65 and 621.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.71, 1,300.65 and 621.93 is: 936.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.71 : 1,300.65 = 621.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.71/1,300.65 = 621.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.71x = 1,300.65 × 621.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.71x = 808,910.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,910.14/863.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.55

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