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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.12, 1,290.52 and 421.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.12, 1,290.52 and 421.69 is: 631.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.12 : 1,290.52 = 421.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.12/1,290.52 = 421.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.12x = 1,290.52 × 421.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.12x = 544,199.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,199.38/861.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.97

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