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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.36, 1,186.80 and 640.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.36, 1,186.80 and 640.26 is: 882.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.36 : 1,186.80 = 640.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.36/1,186.80 = 640.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.36x = 1,186.80 × 640.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.36x = 759,860.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,860.57/861.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.16

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