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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.42, 1,291.11 and 657.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.42, 1,291.11 and 657.76 is: 984.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.42 : 1,291.11 = 657.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.42/1,291.11 = 657.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.42x = 1,291.11 × 657.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.42x = 849,240.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,240.51/862.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.72

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