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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.66, 1,288.55 and 642.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.66, 1,288.55 and 642.44 is: 960.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.66 : 1,288.55 = 642.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.66/1,288.55 = 642.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.66x = 1,288.55 × 642.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.66x = 827,816.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,816.06/861.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.72

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