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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.80, 1,293.63 and 473.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.80, 1,293.63 and 473.22 is: 708.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.80 : 1,293.63 = 473.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.80/1,293.63 = 473.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.80x = 1,293.63 × 473.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.80x = 612,165.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,165.12/863.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.69

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