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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.04, 1,292.22 and 694.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.04, 1,292.22 and 694.66 is: 1,042.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.04 : 1,292.22 = 694.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.04/1,292.22 = 694.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.04x = 1,292.22 × 694.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.04x = 897,653.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,653.55/861.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.52

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