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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.03, 1,287.20 and 677.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.03, 1,287.20 and 677.35 is: 1,011.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.03 : 1,287.20 = 677.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.03/1,287.20 = 677.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.03x = 1,287.20 × 677.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.03x = 871,884.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,884.92/862.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.43

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