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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.95, 1,296.68 and 683.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.95, 1,296.68 and 683.17 is: 1,024.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.95 : 1,296.68 = 683.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.95/1,296.68 = 683.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.95x = 1,296.68 × 683.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.95x = 885,846.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,846.22/864.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.16

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