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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.58, 1,292.10 and 646.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.58, 1,292.10 and 646.12 is: 968.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.58 : 1,292.10 = 646.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.58/1,292.10 = 646.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.58x = 1,292.10 × 646.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.58x = 834,851.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,851.65/861.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.98

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