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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.25, 1,294.01 and 604.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.25, 1,294.01 and 604.51 is: 905.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.25 : 1,294.01 = 604.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.25/1,294.01 = 604.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.25x = 1,294.01 × 604.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.25x = 782,243.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,243.50/864.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.11

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