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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.42, 1,189.03 and 640.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.42, 1,189.03 and 640.67 is: 884.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.42 : 1,189.03 = 640.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.42/1,189.03 = 640.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.42x = 1,189.03 × 640.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.42x = 761,777.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,777.86/861.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.33

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