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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.78, 1,188.02 and 652.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.78, 1,188.02 and 652.20 is: 899.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.78 : 1,188.02 = 652.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.78/1,188.02 = 652.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.78x = 1,188.02 × 652.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.78x = 774,826.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,826.64/861.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.10

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