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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.78, 1,290.88 and 715.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.78, 1,290.88 and 715.19 is: 1,071.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.78 : 1,290.88 = 715.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.78/1,290.88 = 715.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.78x = 1,290.88 × 715.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.78x = 923,216.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,216.22/861.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.29

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