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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.48, 1,297.44 and 683.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.48, 1,297.44 and 683.76 is: 1,026.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.48 : 1,297.44 = 683.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.48/1,297.44 = 683.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.48x = 1,297.44 × 683.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.48x = 887,137.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,137.57/864.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.21

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