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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.24, 1,185.87 and 674.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.24, 1,185.87 and 674.52 is: 928.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.24 : 1,185.87 = 674.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.24/1,185.87 = 674.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.24x = 1,185.87 × 674.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.24x = 799,893.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,893.03/861.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.77

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