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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.99, 1,189.59 and 651.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.99, 1,189.59 and 651.79 is: 899.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.99 : 1,189.59 = 651.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.99/1,189.59 = 651.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.99x = 1,189.59 × 651.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.99x = 775,362.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,362.87/861.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.50

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