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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.82, 1,188.19 and 626.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.82, 1,188.19 and 626.11 is: 863.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.82 : 1,188.19 = 626.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.82/1,188.19 = 626.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.82x = 1,188.19 × 626.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.82x = 743,937.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,937.64/861.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.22

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