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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.99, 1,191.05 and 810.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.99, 1,191.05 and 810.21 is: 1,118.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.99 : 1,191.05 = 810.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.99/1,191.05 = 810.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.99x = 1,191.05 × 810.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.99x = 965,000.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,000.62/862.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.21

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