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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.32, 1,292.63 and 630.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.32, 1,292.63 and 630.81 is: 946.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.32 : 1,292.63 = 630.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.32/1,292.63 = 630.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.32x = 1,292.63 × 630.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.32x = 815,402.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,402.60/861.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.69

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