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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.03, 1,289.93 and 763.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.03, 1,289.93 and 763.83 is: 1,144.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.03 : 1,289.93 = 763.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.03/1,289.93 = 763.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.03x = 1,289.93 × 763.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.03x = 985,283.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,283.41/861.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.31

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