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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.89, 1,292.40 and 618.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.89, 1,292.40 and 618.66 is: 926.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.89 : 1,292.40 = 618.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.89/1,292.40 = 618.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.89x = 1,292.40 × 618.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.89x = 799,556.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,556.18/862.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.60

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