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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.94, 1,294.39 and 621.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.94, 1,294.39 and 621.94 is: 930.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.94 : 1,294.39 = 621.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.94/1,294.39 = 621.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.94x = 1,294.39 × 621.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.94x = 805,032.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,032.92/864.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.74

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