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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.62, 1,289.90 and 657.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.62, 1,289.90 and 657.02 is: 983.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.62 : 1,289.90 = 657.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.62/1,289.90 = 657.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.62x = 1,289.90 × 657.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.62x = 847,490.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,490.10/861.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.60

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