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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.83, 1,294.49 and 620.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.83, 1,294.49 and 620.17 is: 928.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.83 : 1,294.49 = 620.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.83/1,294.49 = 620.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.83x = 1,294.49 × 620.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.83x = 802,802.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,802.18/864.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.27

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