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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.73, 1,295.46 and 473.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.73, 1,295.46 and 473.92 is: 710.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.73 : 1,295.46 = 473.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.73/1,295.46 = 473.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.73x = 1,295.46 × 473.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.73x = 613,944.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,944.40/863.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.81

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