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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.36, 1,289.96 and 601.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.36, 1,289.96 and 601.62 is: 900.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.36 : 1,289.96 = 601.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.36/1,289.96 = 601.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.36x = 1,289.96 × 601.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.36x = 776,065.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,065.74/861.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.98

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