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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.21, 1,188.68 and 662.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.21, 1,188.68 and 662.36 is: 914.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.21 : 1,188.68 = 662.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.21/1,188.68 = 662.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.21x = 1,188.68 × 662.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.21x = 787,324.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,324.83/861.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.21

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