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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.20, 1,292.12 and 630.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.20, 1,292.12 and 630.32 is: 945.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.20 : 1,292.12 = 630.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.20/1,292.12 = 630.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.20x = 1,292.12 × 630.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.20x = 814,449.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,449.08/861.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.71

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