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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861, 1,291.80 and 629.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861, 1,291.80 and 629.46 is: 944.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861 : 1,291.80 = 629.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861/1,291.80 = 629.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861x = 1,291.80 × 629.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861x = 813,136.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,136.43/861
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.41

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