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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.04, 1,294.44 and 670.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.04, 1,294.44 and 670.96 is: 1,008.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.04 : 1,294.44 = 670.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.04/1,294.44 = 670.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.04x = 1,294.44 × 670.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.04x = 868,517.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,517.46/861.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.68

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