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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.17, 1,289.31 and 642.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.17, 1,289.31 and 642.95 is: 961.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.17 : 1,289.31 = 642.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.17/1,289.31 = 642.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.17x = 1,289.31 × 642.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.17x = 828,959.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,959.64/862.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.48

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