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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.69, 1,293.45 and 709.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.69, 1,293.45 and 709.21 is: 1,064.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.69 : 1,293.45 = 709.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.69/1,293.45 = 709.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.69x = 1,293.45 × 709.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.69x = 917,327.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,327.67/861.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.57

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