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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.52, 1,295.88 and 604.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.52, 1,295.88 and 604.60 is: 906.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.52 : 1,295.88 = 604.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.52/1,295.88 = 604.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.52x = 1,295.88 × 604.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.52x = 783,489.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,489.05/864.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.27

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