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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.86, 1,292.13 and 681.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.86, 1,292.13 and 681.24 is: 1,020.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.86 : 1,292.13 = 681.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.86/1,292.13 = 681.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.86x = 1,292.13 × 681.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.86x = 880,250.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,250.64/862.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.15

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