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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.22, 1,289.12 and 616.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.22, 1,289.12 and 616.61 is: 924.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.22 : 1,289.12 = 616.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.22/1,289.12 = 616.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.22x = 1,289.12 × 616.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.22x = 794,884.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,884.42/860.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.05

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