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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.02, 1,291.49 and 678.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.02, 1,291.49 and 678.52 is: 1,016.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.02 : 1,291.49 = 678.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.02/1,291.49 = 678.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.02x = 1,291.49 × 678.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.02x = 876,301.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,301.79/862.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.57

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