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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.42, 1,289.85 and 723.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.42, 1,289.85 and 723.42 is: 1,083.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.42 : 1,289.85 = 723.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.42/1,289.85 = 723.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.42x = 1,289.85 × 723.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.42x = 933,103.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,103.29/861.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.22

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