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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.92, 1,296.60 and 575.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.92, 1,296.60 and 575.56 is: 863.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.92 : 1,296.60 = 575.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.92/1,296.60 = 575.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.92x = 1,296.60 × 575.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.92x = 746,271.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,271.10/863.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.82

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