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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.96, 1,295.92 and 481.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.96, 1,295.92 and 481.64 is: 722.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.96 : 1,295.92 = 481.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.96/1,295.92 = 481.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.96x = 1,295.92 × 481.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.96x = 624,166.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,166.91/863.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.45

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