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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.89, 1,291.94 and 617.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.89, 1,291.94 and 617.62 is: 926.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.89 : 1,291.94 = 617.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.89/1,291.94 = 617.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.89x = 1,291.94 × 617.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.89x = 797,927.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,927.98/860.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.86

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