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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.13, 1,293.69 and 659.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.13, 1,293.69 and 659.51 is: 987.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.13 : 1,293.69 = 659.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.13/1,293.69 = 659.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.13x = 1,293.69 × 659.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.13x = 853,201.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,201.49/864.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.35

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