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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.72, 1,294.80 and 682.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.72, 1,294.80 and 682.48 is: 1,021.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.72 : 1,294.80 = 682.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.72/1,294.80 = 682.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.72x = 1,294.80 × 682.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.72x = 883,675.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,675.10/864.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.92

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