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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.79, 1,293.73 and 667.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.79, 1,293.73 and 667.41 is: 999.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.79 : 1,293.73 = 667.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.79/1,293.73 = 667.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.79x = 1,293.73 × 667.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.79x = 863,448.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,448.34/863.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.60

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