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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.57, 1,290.72 and 744.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.57, 1,290.72 and 744.70 is: 1,115.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.57 : 1,290.72 = 744.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.57/1,290.72 = 744.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.57x = 1,290.72 × 744.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.57x = 961,201.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,201.17/861.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.64

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