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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.99, 1,290.60 and 653.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.99, 1,290.60 and 653.12 is: 977.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.99 : 1,290.60 = 653.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.99/1,290.60 = 653.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.99x = 1,290.60 × 653.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.99x = 842,910.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,910.22/861.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.87

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