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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.40, 1,294.32 and 671.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.40, 1,294.32 and 671.24 is: 1,007.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.40 : 1,294.32 = 671.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.40/1,294.32 = 671.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.40x = 1,294.32 × 671.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.40x = 868,799.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,799.36/862.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.42

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