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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.60, 1,292.70 and 423.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.60, 1,292.70 and 423.02 is: 634.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.60 : 1,292.70 = 423.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.60/1,292.70 = 423.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.60x = 1,292.70 × 423.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.60x = 546,837.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,837.95/861.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.68

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