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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.76, 1,295.70 and 607

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.76, 1,295.70 and 607 is: 909.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.76 : 1,295.70 = 607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.76/1,295.70 = 607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.76x = 1,295.70 × 607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.76x = 786,489.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,489.90/864.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.49

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