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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864, 1,296 and 609.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864, 1,296 and 609.12 is: 913.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864 : 1,296 = 609.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864/1,296 = 609.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864x = 1,296 × 609.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864x = 789,419.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,419.52/864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.68

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