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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.26, 1,290.63 and 427.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.26, 1,290.63 and 427.82 is: 641.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.26 : 1,290.63 = 427.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.26/1,290.63 = 427.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.26x = 1,290.63 × 427.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.26x = 552,157.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,157.33/861.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.10

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