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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.12, 1,295.13 and 616.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.12, 1,295.13 and 616.95 is: 924.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.12 : 1,295.13 = 616.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.12/1,295.13 = 616.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.12x = 1,295.13 × 616.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.12x = 799,030.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,030.45/864.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.68

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