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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.28, 1,188 and 628

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.28, 1,188 and 628 is: 866.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.28 : 1,188 = 628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.28/1,188 = 628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.28x = 1,188 × 628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.28x = 746,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,064/861.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.23

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