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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.12, 1,293.96 and 604.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.12, 1,293.96 and 604.92 is: 905.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.12 : 1,293.96 = 604.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.12/1,293.96 = 604.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.12x = 1,293.96 × 604.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.12x = 782,742.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,742.28/864.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.83

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