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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.62, 1,189.82 and 626.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.62, 1,189.82 and 626.92 is: 865.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.62 : 1,189.82 = 626.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.62/1,189.82 = 626.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.62x = 1,189.82 × 626.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.62x = 745,921.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,921.95/861.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.72

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