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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.53, 1,284.26 and 863.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.53, 1,284.26 and 863.73 is: 1,194.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.53 : 1,284.26 = 863.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.53/1,284.26 = 863.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.53x = 1,284.26 × 863.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.53x = 1,109,249.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,249.57/928.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.63

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