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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.96, 1,187.88 and 675.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.96, 1,187.88 and 675.14 is: 930.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.96 : 1,187.88 = 675.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.96/1,187.88 = 675.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.96x = 1,187.88 × 675.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.96x = 801,985.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,985.30/861.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.42

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