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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.22, 1,294.89 and 619.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.22, 1,294.89 and 619.51 is: 928.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.22 : 1,294.89 = 619.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.22/1,294.89 = 619.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.22x = 1,294.89 × 619.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.22x = 802,197.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,197.30/864.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.23

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