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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.16, 1,291.96 and 709.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.16, 1,291.96 and 709.16 is: 1,062.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.16 : 1,291.96 = 709.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.16/1,291.96 = 709.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.16x = 1,291.96 × 709.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.16x = 916,206.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,206.35/862.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.69

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