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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.56, 1,290.33 and 629.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.56, 1,290.33 and 629.87 is: 943.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.56 : 1,290.33 = 629.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.56/1,290.33 = 629.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.56x = 1,290.33 × 629.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.56x = 812,740.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,740.16/861.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.34

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