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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.79, 1,296.25 and 474.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.79, 1,296.25 and 474.06 is: 711.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.79 : 1,296.25 = 474.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.79/1,296.25 = 474.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.79x = 1,296.25 × 474.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.79x = 614,500.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,500.28/863.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.40

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