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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.86, 1,290.98 and 715.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.86, 1,290.98 and 715.26 is: 1,071.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.86 : 1,290.98 = 715.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.86/1,290.98 = 715.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.86x = 1,290.98 × 715.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.86x = 923,386.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,386.35/861.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.39

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