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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.04, 1,290.39 and 628.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.04, 1,290.39 and 628.84 is: 942.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.04 : 1,290.39 = 628.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.04/1,290.39 = 628.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.04x = 1,290.39 × 628.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.04x = 811,448.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,448.85/861.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.41

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