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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.84, 1,189.04 and 652.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.84, 1,189.04 and 652.80 is: 900.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.84 : 1,189.04 = 652.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.84/1,189.04 = 652.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.84x = 1,189.04 × 652.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.84x = 776,205.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,205.31/861.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.64

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