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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.92, 1,298.37 and 718.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.92, 1,298.37 and 718.57 is: 1,079.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.92 : 1,298.37 = 718.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.92/1,298.37 = 718.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.92x = 1,298.37 × 718.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.92x = 932,963.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,963.24/863.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.92

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