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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.55, 1,188.53 and 625.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.55, 1,188.53 and 625.11 is: 862.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.55 : 1,188.53 = 625.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.55/1,188.53 = 625.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.55x = 1,188.53 × 625.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.55x = 742,961.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,961.99/861.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.36

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