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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.41, 1,189.31 and 661.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.41, 1,189.31 and 661.88 is: 913.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.41 : 1,189.31 = 661.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.41/1,189.31 = 661.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.41x = 1,189.31 × 661.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.41x = 787,180.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,180.50/861.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.83

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