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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.53, 1,287.95 and 677.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.53, 1,287.95 and 677.85 is: 1,012.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.53 : 1,287.95 = 677.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.53/1,287.95 = 677.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.53x = 1,287.95 × 677.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.53x = 873,033.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,033.52/862.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.18

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