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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.21, 1,294.47 and 804.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.21, 1,294.47 and 804.27 is: 1,204.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.21 : 1,294.47 = 804.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.21/1,294.47 = 804.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.21x = 1,294.47 × 804.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.21x = 1,041,103.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,103.39/864.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.69

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