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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.19, 1,296.29 and 481.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.19, 1,296.29 and 481.87 is: 722.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.19 : 1,296.29 = 481.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.19/1,296.29 = 481.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.19x = 1,296.29 × 481.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.19x = 624,643.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,643.26/864.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.81

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