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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.92, 1,292.64 and 669.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.92, 1,292.64 and 669.52 is: 1,001.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.92 : 1,292.64 = 669.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.92/1,292.64 = 669.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.92x = 1,292.64 × 669.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.92x = 865,448.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,448.33/863.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.77

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