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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.54, 1,289.21 and 746.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.54, 1,289.21 and 746.37 is: 1,116.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.54 : 1,289.21 = 746.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.54/1,289.21 = 746.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.54x = 1,289.21 × 746.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.54x = 962,223.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,223.94/861.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.87

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