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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.07, 1,290.83 and 422.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.07, 1,290.83 and 422.07 is: 632.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.07 : 1,290.83 = 422.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.07/1,290.83 = 422.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.07x = 1,290.83 × 422.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.07x = 544,812.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,812.05/861.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.72

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