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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.19, 1,290.61 and 552.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.19, 1,290.61 and 552.88 is: 828.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.19 : 1,290.61 = 552.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.19/1,290.61 = 552.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.19x = 1,290.61 × 552.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.19x = 713,552.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,552.46/861.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.57

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