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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.35, 1,189.49 and 625.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.35, 1,189.49 and 625.64 is: 863.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.35 : 1,189.49 = 625.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.35/1,189.49 = 625.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.35x = 1,189.49 × 625.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.35x = 744,183.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,183.45/861.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.98

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