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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.50, 1,187.76 and 625.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.50, 1,187.76 and 625.79 is: 862.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.50 : 1,187.76 = 625.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.50/1,187.76 = 625.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.50x = 1,187.76 × 625.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.50x = 743,293.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,293.65/861.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.79

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