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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.45, 1,292.82 and 630.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.45, 1,292.82 and 630.93 is: 946.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.45 : 1,292.82 = 630.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.45/1,292.82 = 630.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.45x = 1,292.82 × 630.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.45x = 815,672.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,672.27/861.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.86

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